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PGA participates in the presentation of the Hemispheric Report on Child, Early and Forced Marriages and Unions

The event was hosted by the Follow-up Mechanism to the Belém do Pará Convention (MESECVI) and the Belisario Dominguez Institute of the Mexican Senate.

Zimbabwe outlaws child and early marriage

President Mnangagwa signed the Marriage Bill into law on 8 March-- International Women's Day

Strategic Discussion in Ecuador to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage

PGA was proud to sponsor this event in collaboration with the Sendas Foundation.

Hon. Kasthuri Patto, MP (Malaysia) on Ending Child Marriage and Early Unions

PGA President Patto called on the Malaysian Minister for Women, Family and Community Development, to follow through with the initiative to eradicate child marriages.

PGA members urge the international community to protect the rights of girls and women in Afghanistan against all forms of violence and discrimination

PGA urges the international community to recognize its collective responsibility in the protection of human rights of all Afghans and to consider an effective, gender-sensitive response to the deteriorating humanitarian context.

The Role of Parliamentarians in Implementing Forced Marriage as a Crime Against Humanity into Domestic Law

How Parliamentarians can be leaders in the defence and promotion of girls’ and women’s human rights by improving access to justice for international crimes.

The Role of Parliamentarians in Implementing Forced Marriage as a Crime against Humanity in their Domestic Legislation

Parliamentarians are key players in ending child, early and forced marriage, as they can lead the development of relevant legislation and policies, and set the political agenda as opinion leaders on ending the practice.

Meeting of Kenyan MPs and members of Girls Not Brides National Partnership in Kenya

PGA facilitated a meeting between Members of Parliament of Kenya and members of Girls Not Brides’ National Partnership in Kenya

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.

UPDATE - Dominican Republic's Senate approves bill that prohibits child marriage

On December 15, the Senate unanimously ratified the bill to reform article 144 and repeal article 145 of its Civil Code effectively prohibiting child marriage. The bill was approved by the Chamber of Deputies on November 18, 2020.

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.

Maldives’ High Court Recognizes Marital Rape for the First Time, PGA Executive Board Member, Rozaina Adam, MP (Maldives) reacted to the news

The verdict came on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference of Women, which led to the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action.

UN Ambassadors and Leaders Discuss Synergies for a More Efficient National Implementation of SDGs

On 12 February 2020, the Permanent Mission of Liechtenstein under the leadership of Amb. Christian Wenaweser, hosted the first 2020 PGA UN Advisory Committee meeting.

An Agreement, A New Opportunity

Dip. Carla Pitiot analyzes the importance of the ILO Convention C-190 in the framework of the 16 Days Campaign against Gender-Based Violence

How Parliamentarians Can Mark International Day of the Girl 2019

Since 2012, we mark October 11 as the International Day of the Girl (IDG), an opportunity to take stock on progress towards the fulfilment of girls’ rights and the challenges many of them are still facing around the world.

International Day of the Girl: PGA Members Stand Firm for Girl’s Rights

The International Day of the Girl (IDG) is an opportunity to take stock on progress towards the fulfillment of girls’ rights and the challenges many of them are still facing around the world.

Mozambican Parliamentarians Say No to Child Marriage

On July 15, the National Assembly of Mozambique voted unanimously to approve the law against unions of minors under the age of 18.

Parliamentarians have an important role in Implementing and Monitoring the National Action Plan to Eradicate Child Marriage in Zimbabwe

By Honorable Dorcas Sibanda, MP Zimbabwe & Chair of PGA’s National Group - February 6, 2019

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 Assembly of El Salvador Bans Child Marriage

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador unanimously approved reforming its Family Code to prohibit marriage among minors.

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.

Toolkit: The Role of Parliamentarians in Ending Child Marriage

This revised version, collaboratively prepared with PGA, incorporates and reflects governments’ global commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals and target 5.3 to end child marriage by 2030, among other areas.

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

How PGA is Mobilising Parliamentarians to End Child Marriage Worldwide

Parliamentarians play a key role in addressing child marriage: as leaders, lawmakers and in their oversight capacity.

PGA’s National Group in Zimbabwe leads efforts in Parliament  to end Child Marriage

PGA commends the work of its National Group in the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, for tireless efforts to mobilize colleague parliamentarians and build political will to effectively end child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) in their country.

Parliamentarians from Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe reaffirm their Commitment to End Child Marriage as the International Community Celebrates International Women’s Day 2016

PGA in collaboration with the Parliament of Ghana, convened MPs from Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe for a two-day Capacity Building Seminar..

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.

PGA Member in Chad Plays Direct Role in the National Assembly’s Ratification of an Ordinance Recognizing 18 as the Minimum Legal Age of Marriage

The National Assembly of Chad Ratifies Ordinance N006/PR/2015 banning child marriage by enforcing 18 as the minimum legal age of marriage in the country.

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

Global Parliamentary Declaration to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage & List of Signatories

The international community has pledged to end child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) as expressed in the Resolution on this issue adopted at the UN General Assembly in December 2014.

PGA celebrates International Day of the Girl Child 2014

On October 11, PGA is celebrating the third International Day of the Girl. This year’s theme is ’Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the Cycle of Violence’, which offers an opportunity to call for action against child marriage.

Parliamentary Seminar on Combating Early and Forced Marriage

Early and forced marriage is a violation of human rights that affects 39,000 girls every day. Despite the international community’s prohibition of this harmful practice as stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Conventions on the

Pakistan National Assembly Passes Landmark “Prevention of Anti-Women Practices (Criminal Law Amendment) Bill 2011”

Pakistan National Assembly Passes Landmark “Prevention of Anti-Women Practices (Criminal Law Amendment) Bill 2011”: Authored by Parliamentarians for Global Action Executive Committee Member Dr. Donya Aziz.