Consequences of child, early and forced marriage (2019), para. 16

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Recognizing that all members of society, including families, communities and religious, traditional and community leaders, play an essential role in changing negative social norms and confronting gender inequality, and recognizing also that empowering women and girls, including those subjected to child, early and forced marriage, requires their active, full, effective and meaningful participation in decision-making processes and as agents of change in their own lives and communities, including through women’s and girls’ organizations and feminist groups,
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
  • Harmful Practices
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Girls
  • Women
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16