Child Marriage

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of child marriage, its causes, consequences, and the global efforts to combat it. By engaging with definitions, real-world statistics, case studies, and interactive discussions, learners will gain insights into the prevalence of child marriage, its impact on individuals and communities, and strategies to advocate for change.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the definition and scope of child marriage.
• Examine the prevalence of child marriage globally and regionally.
• Identify the social, cultural, economic, and legal factors contributing to child marriage.
• Analyse the short- and long-term consequences on girls, families, and societies.
• Explore strategies to prevent child marriage and support survivors.