Child Marriage News Monitoring

Over 11,000 Children in Odisha at Risk of Child Marriage, NCPCR Report Reveals

A recent report by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has highlighted a concerning issue in Odisha, where over 11,000 children are vulnerable to child marriages. The findings are based on data from the 2023-24 academic session, …

New film spotlights child marriages

CENSUS FINAL REPORT: Buganda region registers highest cases of child marriages

Early marriages mean teenage pregnancies and the related complications of birth Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The main Census findings, released on 31 December 2024,  have shown that the Buganda region has the highest cases of child marriages across …

SPECIAL REPORT: Child Marriages Continue To Force Sokoto Girls Out Of School Despite Child Protection Laws

Visits to many rural communities in Dange Shuni local government area of Sokoto State reveal an alarming trend that jeopardises the future of young girls. Early marriage is a centuries-old norm in these communities. It drives girls out of school and into …

Transcript of Senate Media Conference with Senator Risa Hontiveros

PHILIPPINES, January 15 - Press Release January 15, 2025 Transcript of Senate Media Conference with Senator Risa Hontiveros January 15, 2025 Senator Risa Hontiveros (SRH): Magandang umaga po sa ating lahat. National and social emergency. 2019 pa lamang ay …

Issues and voices for gender equality

  Gender equality has become a challenge in Nepal due to several sociocultural factors. Adhikari R and Sharma J (2022) write in European Bulletin of Himalayan Resource that (in Nepal), women are stereotypically represented as vulnerable, uneducated, or …

SHC stays demolition of 64 houses in Karachi’s Mujahid Colony

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Tuesday restrained municipal authorities from demolishing houses of 64 residents of Mujahid Colony in district Central during an anti-encroachment drive. The residents filed a lawsuit through their counsel Syed Haider Imam …

UNICEF: Over 5 million children in Myanmar deprived of education amid conflict and crisis

UNICEF Myanmar has reported that over five million children in Myanmar are losing access to education due to ongoing armed conflicts.  The current situation has left children vulnerable to being targeted in attacks, forcibly recruited, unlawfully detained, …

IBP, NCIP address child marriage in IP communities in Zambales

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Zambales Chapter and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in Zambales signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) at Subic Bay Travelers Hotel recently to launch a collaborative …

Child marriage in Alandi; FIR lodged against families of man, minor girl

The Pimpri Chinchwad police have lodged an offence against family members of a minor girl and a man for allegedly arranging their marriage at Alandi.Milind Waghmare, the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer (CMPO), Parbhani, has lodged the first information …

Traditional, religious leaders urged to champion fight against child marriage 

Traditional and religious leaders, as custodians of culture, have been advised to be actively involved in reshaping societal norms around marriage and puberty. This is because traditional and religious leaders need to be deeply invloved because child …

Praise for state’s anti-child marriage drives

Climate-Induced Early Marriages

 Picture a young girl, her laughter replaced by sorrow as she shoulders responsibilities she never chose. In drought-stricken regions of Pakistan, this is becoming a tragic reality. Families, desperate to survive, marry off their daughters, sometimes as …

Tripura Records 40.1% Child Marriages & Third Highest in India, Says District Magistrate Saju Vaheed A

Agartala, January 10, 2025: Child marriage continues to be a significant concern in India, with Tripura ranking third among states with the highest prevalence of the practice. According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS 5.0), 40.1% of …

Nipping GBV, child marriages in the bud

In 2020, communities in Karonga North constituency embarked on a fight against gender-based violence (GBV). The Timazge Nkhaza project, which phased out in December 2024 has helped tackle cultural practices that disproportionately victimise women and girls …

Shattered chains, stolen dreams: Revealing harsh realities of trafficking and exploitation

Human trafficking, a pernicious affront to the sanctity of human rights, is an unequivocal violation of the inalienable dignity and intrinsic worth of every individual. Rooted in exploitative greed and perpetuated by systemic inequities, this grave …

In World’s Most Polluted Capital, Digital Divide Disrupts Education

Twelve-year-old Urooj* wants to become a barrister when she grows up. A sixth-grade student in a government school in Uttam Nagar, New Delhi, Urooj struggles whenever schools shut down due to pollution and the classes are moved online. There is no laptop, …

Budgeting for their mindset

The national budget is an estimation of revenue and expenses made for the upcoming year. A surplus budget means income will exceed expenses; a balanced budget means revenues are expected to equal expenses, and a deficit budget means expenses will exceed …

Grad student’s new documentary addresses real-time challenges facing Pakistanis

Reading time: 2 minutes Political science graduate student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will officially premiere a new short documentary on campus this month spotlighting systemic oppression facing a Pakistani woman. PhD student, Haider Rifaat …

Financial Literacy in Schools Tops Priority List: NFEC Poll Highlights Critical Gaps

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent survey conducted by the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) with 1,200 participants across the United States reveals critical gaps in high school curricula. The …

The Future of the American Family—A new book release by E&R Publishers New York

E&R Publishers are proud to announce the release of The Future of the American Family—An Unprecedented Crisis—by Dr. jerry Cammarata. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Future of the American Family—An …

Announcing the Official Launch of Vision Tech Academy: Honoring the Legacy of John D. Panarese

The Vision Tech Academy Online Directory of Educators (ODE) connects students to trusted access educators for free. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vision Tech Academy (VTA), an innovative online platform …

Grassroots Project Launches Funding Opportunity to Empower Disability Advocacy Coalitions

The Grassroots Project, funded by the Administration for Community Living, announces a new funding opportunity to support disability advocates. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Human Services Research …

Janet Levine, Best-Selling Author, Unveils "The Awakening of Diya Sharma": A Tale of Identity and Discovery

Janet Levine's novel, "The Awakening of Diya Sharma," is an exploration of change, growth, and self-discovery. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Levine, renowned best-selling author, is …

A New NAREB Study Reveals the Devastating Impact of Biased Heirs’ Property Policies & Practices on Black Families

The majority of land lost is farmland that was painstakingly acquired by Blacks in the years immediately following the emancipation of enslaved Black people WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National …

SAF Wins Challenge to Pennsylvania Carry Ban for Young Adults

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has won a victory for young adults in Pennsylvania, where a panel of the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to remand the case …

Dr. Sydney Ceruto and Dr. Joe Dispenza Discuss the Future of Neuroscience-Based Coaching and Innovative New Programs

Discover how Dr. Sydney Ceruto and Dr. Joe Dispenza are transforming personal and professional growth through data-driven, neuroscience-based coaching. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a special feature …

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Cornerstone Treatment Center Announced

FULTON, MO, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the growing national crisis surrounding foster care and human trafficking, Cornerstone Treatment Center, is excited to announce the long-anticipated ribbon cutting …

Volunteers for Ukraine Launches Project Uplift to Support Mental Health and Resilience Among Youth

Project Uplift addresses trauma and fosters emotional growth for children in Ukraine. PHILADELPHIA , PA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Volunteers for Ukraine (VfU), a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting Ukraine’s …

جمعية صندوق حياة للتعليم الخيرية تدعم حملة"نبارك للحسين" التي أطلقها صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام

جمعية صندوق حياة للتعليم الخيرية تدعم حملة"نبارك للحسين" التي أطلقها صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام AMMAN, JORDAN, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- أعلن صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام عن شراكة و تعاون يجمعه مع جمعية صندوق حياة …

Parenting as a Cornerstone of Mental Health: A Call to Action from the Day of Calm Foundation

As National Leaders Prioritize Children’s Physical Health, Parenting Education Must Take Center Stage to Address the Mental Health Crisis BALTIMORE , MD, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- he Day of Calm Foundation, a leading …

LCF Georgia Expands Board with New Appointments and Leadership Team Updates

LCF Georgia announces new board members and leadership updates, including Omar Esposito as Chair. Key staff promotions also strengthen the organization's impact ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Latino …

Lead Trial Attorney Kenneth Rosenfeld Weighs in on Landmark Dana Stubblefield Case

Ex-NFL Star’s Rape Conviction Overturned with Hearings on the Docket, Lead Trial Attorney Kenneth Rosenfeld Provides Powerful Commentary SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lead Criminal Defense Attorney Kenneth …

Former Israeli Fighter Pilot Explores Cultural Narratives in TEDx Talk

Dave Osh reflects on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the power of understanding different perspectives amid the ongoing war in Gaza. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ongoing conflict in …

'The Parole Commission: A Black Hole Taking Our Elders' by Dawn Lawson – Now Featured on Goodreads

An evidence-based analysis of parole practices and their impact on elderly federal prisoners SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parole Elder Abuse Concerns Everyone (P.E.A.C.E.), is pleased to announce the …

Dr. Sravan Nemani Showcases Impactful Relational Model at AMLE 2024

Dr. Sravan Nemani highlights the success of the relational model at Julia Morgan School for Girls, showcasing enhanced student engagement and inclusivity. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Sravan Nemani, a …

Uzbekistan: Ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and their translation into Uzbek (Latin ...

On 17 December 2024, in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Uzbekistan and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation in Central Asia, the National Human Rights Center of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted an event …

50th Black April Memorial Commemoration to be Held in Washington, D.C.

On April 30, 2025, Vietnamese Americans will gather for the 50th Commemoration of Black April, honoring sacrifices and advocating for freedom in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 30, 2025, …

New Biography of Chilean Icon Violeta Parra Illuminates Her Transformative Role in Music and Politics

The definitive biography of Violeta Parra, who exposed social injustices in Latin America to the world through her songwriting and became a symbol of resistance LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ericka Kim …