WebShow full item record. This brief has provided a basic profile of child marriage in Pakistan. Measures of child marriage remain substantial. The share of women ages 18-22 who married as children is 18.7 percent, but it has declined substantially over time. The share of girls marrying very early, before the age of 15, has also declined. Child marriage in Pakistan is legally prohibited to an extent under the Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929 (No XIX). Under the Act, the minimum age for marriage was 18 years for a male and 16 years for a female (section 2). However, under a new bill passed in Pakistani Senate, the minimum age of marriage for … See more Child marriage is practiced in some parts of Pakistan, with the highest prevalence in the Sindh province. It disproportionately affects the girl child. According to UNICEF report from 2024, around 18% of the girls in Pakistan are … See more Over the years, there has been a decline in the occurrence of child marriages but it is lower in case of females than males. The trend of child … See more Early and child marriage are directly attributable to deep-rooted gender inequalities, traditional practices, and customs. The close relationship between female chastity and family honour forces family members to marry … See more In 2024, a bill introduced by Pakistani senator, Sherry Rehman, was passed in the Pakistani Senate to increase the minimum age of marriage for female to 18. The bill was aimed at ending child marriage in Pakistan. The bill was passed with overwhelming … See more
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WebFeb 2, 2024 · Child marriage is a human rights violation. Despite laws against it, the practice remains widespread: Globally, one in every five girls is formally married or in an informal union, before reaching age 18. In the least developed countries, that number almost doubles – 36 per cent of girls are married before age 18, and 10 per cent of girls are … WebJan 19, 2024 · Forced marriages have also affected the minorities in Pakistan. According to a 2024 record, approximately a thousand Christian and Hindu girls were compelled for marriage without their consent in ... northern zambales college
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WebJan 3, 2024 · Child, early and forced marriages in Pakistan occur mostly in rural and low-income households, where education is least. Its highest prevalence is in Sindh (for … WebViolence against women and girls—including rape, murder, acid attacks, domestic violence, and forced marriage—is endemic throughout Pakistan. Human rights defenders … WebMar 1, 2024 · For nearly a year, Nayab Gill has been forced to live with her kidnapper. In early 2024, 13-year-old Nayab and her father were approached by Saddam Hayat, a 30 … northern yy