Mapping of Child Marriage Initiatives in South Asia

Publications - Released in 2016

This report lays out by country significant pieces of work that contribute to ending child marriage in eight countries of South Asia.

It starts with an overview of major regional initiatives, and then it covers government, UN and civil society/NGO initiatives by country. A final matrix identifies key strategies per initiative. A number of policies, key studies, and national plans are included as well for a better understanding of the legal foundation of child marriage and adolescent empowerment work.

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Organizations

  • United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
  • United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)