Reuters Reporting from New Delhi. India on April 20 that UNICEF stated that South Asia has about 290 million underage brides, or 45% of the number of child brides worldwide. The agency called for more efforts. to put an end to this practice.
“The fact that South Asia has the highest burden of child marriage in the world. This is extremely sad,” said Noala Skinner, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia. said in a statement “Child marriage deprives girls of learning, putting their health and well-being at risk. and put their future in jeopardy.”
UNICEF’s new study It included interviews and consultations at 16 sites in Bangladesh, India and Nepal. Marriage is the best choice. For daughters with limited options In the study of the lockdown period Many families are also experiencing financial stress. during the pandemic Until they arranged a wedding ceremony with their young daughter. to reduce expenses at home
UNICEF said a possible solution as indicated in the discussion, namely the issuance of social protection measures to tackle poverty, the protection of every child’s right to education, ensuring an adequate framework in law enforcement and make more effort to deal with social norms
“We need to do more. and strengthen cooperation in mandate to girls through education This includes comprehensive sexuality education. and enhance their skills and supporting communities to work together to end this deeply entrenched practice,” said Bjorn Andersson, Asia-Pacific Regional Director. of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said.
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