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Nepal has registered a substantial reduction in child marriage with a drop of more than 20 per cent in just five years, between 2006 and 201111. Yet, Nepal has the 16th highest prevalence rate of child marriage in the world and the 17th highest absolute number of child brides – 662,000.
Fact Sheet: Child Marriage in Nepal. Reports and Analysis. This fact sheet was prepared by UNFPA Nepal for the purpose of informing parliamentarians, policymakers, political parties, civil society leaders, development partners, women, young people and the general public. Factsheet child marriage.pdf. Reports and Analysis.
UNICEF's report on ending child marriage in Nepal.
This statement emphasizes the urgency of ending child marriage, promoting education, and fostering a gender-equitable society. By implementing these recommendations, Nepal can protect its young population and create a brighter future for all. Sources: 1. UNICEF Nepal Report: Ending Child Marriage in Nepal1 2.
A wide range of factors place girls at risk of child marriage, including the persistence of gender inequality and social norms that value women less and consider them to belong to their husband’s family, the ineffective implementation of existing legal provisions prohibiting child marriage, and barriers in accessing
Child marriage is a global problem which affects millions of people across the world. It is considered a human rights violation because it deprives those involved, especially girls, of education and health services, the chance to learn skills and develop their personalities, and leaves them vulnerable.
BEHAVIOURAL DETERMINANTS OF CHILD MARRIAGE AND ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY IN NEPAL: A qualitative study 2024 A POLICY BRIEF Child marriage has affected a staggering 700 million women worldwide and 5 million adolescents in Nepal, including 1.5 million who are under the age of 15. Also called early marriage, child marriage refers to any formal
