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Strategic Dialogue among parliamentarians and civil society on Ending Child, Early and Forced Marriage and other harmful practices in Kenya

On December 16, 2020, PGA organized a webinar for Kenyan parliamentarians to discuss the need to address harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) and female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM) in the context of COVID-19.

Senate of the Philippines passes bill that abolishes child marriage

The Filipino Senate unanimously voted in favor of Senate Bill No. 1373 or the “Girls Not Brides Act,” which declares child marriage illegal.

Groups call for law reforms to put an end to child marriage in Malaysia

Several groups have called for the Government to implement law reforms to end the practice of child marriage in Malaysia.

UN Women Interviews PGA Member Dip. Gloria Reyes (Dominican Republic) on Women’s Political Participation in her country

UN Women interviewed PGA Member Dip. Gloria Reyes (Dominican Republic)

Legislative Forum "Sharing Experiences and Best Practices in Latin America and the Caribbean to Prevent and End Child Marriage and Early Unions"

The Legislative Forum was held on July 5 in collaboration with the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador, UN Women and UNICEF, San Salvador.

Parliamentarians in Malawi ban child marriage. What can you do this International Women’s Day to promote the rights of women and girls?

PGA congratulates the Parliament of Malawi for unanimously adopting a constitutional amendment that raises the minimum age of marriage.

One Step Closer to Ending Child Marriage in Zimbabwe: PGA’s National Group presents Bill of Amendments to Laws addressing child marriage

PGA celebrates the major achievement of its Zimbabwean members’ work to end child, early and forced marriage.

PGA’s partner, Girls Not Brides, launches newly revised toolkit on “The Role of Parliamentarians in Ending Child Marriage”

We are pleased to share with you a newly revised toolkit on “The Role of Parliamentarians in Ending Child Marriage”

Inspiring Parliamentarians: Case Studies to Advance Policy and Legislation to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM)

Actions from Parliamentarians in Bangladesh, Morocco and Zimbabwe to end CEFM

Capacity Building Seminar for African Parliamentarians on Addressing Child, Early, and Forced Marriage

In the framework of PGA’s Campaign to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage (Campaign on CEFM) and, in collaboration with PGA’s National Group in Ghana and Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, PGA convened a Capacity Building Seminar for African

PGA Congratulates Zimbabwe on Outlawing Child Marriage

PGA praises the decision of the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe to abolish child marriage.

Over 100 Parliamentarians from New Zealand Endorse PGA’s Global Parliamentary Declaration to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage

To date, PGA’s Global Parliamentary Declaration to End Child Marriage has been endorsed by 773 Members of Parliament from 77 countries around the globe.

United Nations Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution on Child, Early and Forced Marriage during its 29th session

PGA commends the United Nations Human Rights Council for its recent adoption of a Resolution on Child, Early and Forced Marriage during its 29th session.

Capacity Building Session on Child, Early and Forced Marriage for Tanzanian Parliamentarians - Segment One

PGA convened a Parliamentary Delegation to Dar es Salaam and Dodoma, Tanzania on June 17-22, 2015 to hold meetings with relevant stakeholders and partners on CEFM issues and to discuss the best strategies through which PGA can contribute to their work