The Quranic Case Against Child Marriage
The Quran provides a framework for justice, compassion, and the dignity of all individuals, particularly within the institution of marriage. It serves as a lighthouse, guiding humanity through the stormy…
Child Marriage
The Call for Change: Supreme Court Urges Parliament to Ban Child Betrothals in India
In a landmark recommendation, the Supreme Court of India has asked Parliament to consider banning child betrothals, a practice that involves engaging children to be married at a future date. While…
The Escalating Prevalence of Child Marriage and its Significance for Jharkhand: An Urgent Call for Action
Abstract Child marriage is a grave violation of human rights that continues to persist, despite laws and regulations against it. Shockingly, one out of every five girls worldwide is either…
Climate Change and Its Impact on Child Marriage in Bangladesh
by Aerica Rishiraj, Raktimava Bose, and Omar Raad Chowdhury Climate change is often discussed in terms of rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and threats to food security. But there…
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act: Make it Applicable to Muslims Too
Supreme Court of India has agreed to entertain a sensitive socio-religious issue related to sanctification of marriage of a minor girl on her attaining puberty by Muslim personal law. It…
Marry at 21 – An empowering step for Women?
The Union cabinet recently made a decision to increase the age of marriage for girls to 21, bringing this at par with men. The age has, to put things in…
Open letter to PM Modi on Proposed Age at Marriage Bill
To Shri Narendra Modi The Prime Minister of India Respected Prime Minister, The National Federation of Indian Women, NFIW, extends its greetings to you on the occasion of the 75th…
Marriage is no child’s play
According to a report by UNICEF, India is home to the largest number of child brides in the world, accounting for more than one third of the global total of…
Allowing Child Marriage: Another Regression Therapy For Bangladesh!
A recent move by the Government to allow child marriage is tantamount to excluding many Bangladeshis from the benefits of growth and development. Women are likely to become the…
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