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UN General Assembly Sets November 27 to End Child Marriage
The United Nations chose November 27 as a special day to help end child, early, and forced marriage.
The decision was approved unanimously, meaning all countries present supported it.
Sierra Leone proposed the resolution, and India supported it.
More than 66 countries co-sponsored the proposal.
The day will encourage education, public awareness, and advocacy.
Countries are also encouraged to create broad plans to stop early marriage.
Sierra Leone’s First Lady said the day alone cannot solve the problem.
She said strong laws, effective institutions, education, and continued political effort are also needed.
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early, and Forced Marriage.
Sierra Leone introduced the resolution, which was co-sponsored by at least 66 countries, including India.
The resolution urges governments, UN bodies, civil society groups, and others to organize awareness, advocacy, and education activities.
It encourages countries to adopt comprehensive, multi-sectoral strategies to eliminate early marriage.
November 27 is also observed in India as Bal Vivah Mukt Diwas, a campaign launched in 2024.
- Who
- The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution proposed by Sierra Leone and supported by India and at least 66 other countries.
- What
- It designated November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early, and Forced Marriage.
- Where
- The decision was made at the United Nations General Assembly; November 27 is also observed in India as Bal Vivah Mukt Diwas.
- When
- The resolution was approved on Friday; the international day will be observed on November 27 each year.
- Why
- The day is intended to promote awareness, advocacy, education, and national strategies aimed at ending child, early, and forced marriage.
Key facts
- International day
- November 27
- Resolution status
- Approved unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly
- Proposer
- Sierra Leone
- Co-sponsors
- At least 66 countries, including India
- Recommended activities
- Public awareness campaigns, advocacy, and education efforts
- India observance
- Bal Vivah Mukt Diwas, launched in 2024
- Assam action
- The Assam government began an intensified crackdown against child marriage in 2023
Quotes
Dr Fatima Maada Bio
Sierra Leone’s First Lady who addressed the United Nations General Assembly
“cannot by itself end child marriage, but political attention can, strong laws can, effective institutions can, education can… and above all, sustained political will can.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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