Sierra Leone’s parliament has approved a law banning child marriage in a development lauded by activists as a major win for children’s rights. The law criminalises marrying girls under 18 years of age. It also prescribes jail terms of up…
Man arrested for giving underage daughter’s hand in marriage
The Anambra State Government has arrested one Uzochukwu Okoli for giving out his underage daughter’s hand in marriage. Okoli was apprehended after his daughter reported to the state Ministry of Women and Social Welfare about the ill-treatment being meted out…
Iranian man who beheaded 17-year-old wife jailed for 8 years
A man who beheaded his 17-year-old wife has been sentenced to eight years in prison in Iran, the judiciary says. Images of Sajjad Heydari carrying Mona’s severed head in Ahvaz after the so-called “honour killing” last year caused widespread outrage.…
ECOWAS, others move to eliminate child marriage in West Africa (Guardian)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed commitment to eliminate child marriage in the region through the validation and implementation of its reviewed Child Policy and Plan of Action. ECOWAS Commissioner for Social Affairs and Gender, Dr.…