COMBATING CHILD MARRIAGE
We need to work with the Legislators and policy makers to develop and implement national laws that protect girls from harmful practices. Governments can protect girls from harmful practices by strengthening legal provisions, harmonizing statutory and customary law, and effectively enforcing laws. National strategies and plans are an opportunity to address harmful practices, including but […]
COMBATING VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN
All children have the right to be protected from violence, exploitation and abuse. Yet, millions of children worldwide from all socioeconomic backgrounds, across all ages, religions and cultures suffer violence, exploitation and abuse every day. Millions more are at risk. Some girls and boys are particularly vulnerable because of gender, race, ethnic origin or socioeconomic […]
Child Health
Since 1990, significant improvements have been made in child health. The under-five mortality rate has decreased by 49%, from 90 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 46 per 1,000 in 2013. However, improvements in child survival and health have not been equally distributed and several countries and communities continue facing unacceptably high levels […]
EDUCATING THE GIRL CHILD
Globally, girls are especially disadvantaged–right now, 130 million girls are not in school worldwide, and millions more face barriers to staying in school. Yet we know that when girls are educated, their families are healthier, they have fewer children, they get married later, and they have more opportunities to generate income. Yes, women and girls […]
