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Find here reports, policy briefs and factsheets about child marriage, as well as capacity building tools for organisations and individuals working to end child marriage.
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Frequently asked questions about why a minimum age of marriage of 18
Members advocating for a minimum age of marriage often face questions and pushback. This brief compiles useful arguments to make in favour of minimum age of marriage.
18 as minimum age of marriage: social media toolkit
This social media toolkit provides a short video and sample social media message to help advocate for 18 as the minimum age of marriage.
The case for a minimum age of marriage of 18
This brief outlines the key arguments for setting 18 as a minimum age of marriage.
Malawi's constitutional change: a step forwards towards ending child marriage
This case study looks at Malawi’s constitutional amendment, passed on 14 February 2017, to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18.
Briefs on gender equality and Muslim laws
This series of briefs explores concepts and ideas related to the Muslim legal tradition and family laws.
Tipping point social norms innovation series. Brief 4: Tea stall conversations
Men gather to drink tea and discuss gender roles, girls’ rights and child marriage.
Tipping point social norms innovation series. Brief 3: Amra-o-Korchi ("We are also doing")
Girls and boys switch roles to challenge gendered social norms. For example, boys do household work usually done by girls such as cooking.
Tipping point social norms innovations series. Brief 1: Amader Kotha (Our Voice)
Adolescents in Bangladesh are using street drama to challenge existing social norms and show positive alternatives to marriage.
Tipping point social norms innovations series. Brief 2: Football for girls
Girls’ participation in sport is changing social norms in parts of Bangladesh.
Donor funding in the Global South: Are funding models for local advocacy fit for purpose?
This webinar from The Advocacy Accelerator examines the donor funding available for advocacy at the national and sub-national level in Sub-Saharan Africa.