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OCTOBER 2024
Dear friend,
We are excited and proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Alaa Murabit as our new Chair of our Board of Trustees. Dr. Alaa Murabit is a medical doctor, women's rights advocate and global security specialist. Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Girls Not Brides as the organisation deepens its engagement with at the national-level local communities and strengthens collective action to end child marriage.
“I am deeply honoured to join Girls Not Brides as Chair of the Board of Trustees. The global movement to end child marriage is at a critical juncture, and I am dedicated to ensuring that the voices of women and girls are at the forefront of our efforts. Together, we will continue to build on the incredible progress made, fostering deeper partnerships and collective action to ensure that every girl has the freedom to make her own choices and fulfill her potential.”
Want to find out more?
PRESS RELEASE [[link removed]] IN CONVERSATION WITH DR ALAA MURABIT [[link removed]] 📢 LATEST NEWS & UPDATES Malawi Launches National Strategy to End Child Marriage
The Government of Malawi has launched its National Strategy to End Child Marriage, marking a significant commitment to safeguarding the futures of girls and young women. The new strategy aims to reduce child marriage rates by 20%, focusing on initiatives that keep girls in school, transform harmful social norms, and strengthen legal protections against child marriage.
FIND OUT MORE [[link removed]] United States: New Federal Law Aims to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage
Child marriage is a significant problem in the United States. New ground-breaking federal legislation, The Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2024, aims to close protection gaps in federal law and send a strong message to U.S. states to end child marriage across the country.
FIND OUT MORE [[link removed]] First Ministerial Conference to End Violence Against Children, Bogota, Colombia, November 2024
Child, early and forced marriages and unions (CEFMU) is a violence against children. The First Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children brings together global leaders, policymakers, and advocates to address urgent actions needed to protect children worldwide.
What we are doing and where to find us: Comprehensive legislation against child marriage, Colombia: In the frame of the Conference, we are urging the Colombian government to adopt comprehensive legislation against child marriage, reflecting in the Law No. 297 of 2024 which integrates the perspectives of civil society and our collective commitment to end child marriage. Learn more. [[link removed]]
Join Us: For Children – United to End Child, Early, and Forced Marriages and Unions: Girls Not Brides, GENFAMI, Pro Familia, Global Fund for Children, and Equality Now invite you to a satellite event event on 5th of November from 17:30-19:30. This dialogue will address the issue of CEFMU in Latin America, promoting commitments to integrate it into broader violence elimination agendas. Register here. [[link removed]]
Join Us: Ending Child, Early and Forced Marriages and Unions is Achievable: Girls Not Brides, The Brave Movement, Plan International, World Vision and the Governments of Kenya, Canada and the United Kingdom invite you to a satellite event on 5 November 2024 from 14:00 – 15:30. Register here. [[link removed]] MOVEMENT MAKERS
As our inspiring #MovementMakers campaign continues, we're thrilled to showcase three more remarkable leaders this month.
Wanjiru's Story: The Power of Education for Girls | đź“ŤKenya
Ten years ago, she left her career in banking to work with the Samburu Girls Foundation, driven by the inspiring stories of young girls. Today, as Executive Director, she’s seen girls she once met grow into engineers, nurses, and community leaders. Wanjiru believes the time for change is now—to end child marriage and give girls everywhere the chance to succeed.
Sanjeev’s Story: How Small Things Can Bring Big Changes | 📍Nepal
We need to figure out the small, small things that bring the changes" Sanjeev’s childhood was filled with challenges in school, but one teacher inspired him to pursue education and extracurricular activities. Now, he’s committed to creating lasting change for young girls at risk of child marriage. Believing that now is the time to act, Sanjeev is committed to bringing about lasting change, especially for young girls at risk of child marriage.
Hope’s Story: Girls Move the World | 📍Uganda
Hope Nankunda has made it her mission to ensure girls have the chance to stay in school and achieve their dreams. Through her work, she’s helping end the cycle of child marriage and transforming the futures of young girls. Hope reminds us: "Girls move the world. The time is now to go and transform the lives of as many young girls as possible."
Don't miss a single inspiring story — catch up on all our #MovementMakers videos by visiting our YouTube playlist. Also, remember to share these with your networks.
WATCH ALL MOVEMENT MAKERS' STORIES [[link removed]] đź“ť LEARNING & RESOURCES
Child Marriage in Conflict- and Crisis-affected Settings: Evidence and Practice
This report explores the causes and consequences of child marriage in conflict—and crisis-affected settings. It includes examples of promising research and practice within and across key sectors, as well as recommendations and practical tools to support local, national, and international actors in taking evidence-based action.
READ THE REPORT [[link removed]] 10-Step Guide to Conducting Youth-led Research
This guide provides a practical framework for conducting youth-led research and emphasises the importance of ethical considerations, power dynamics, and the legitimacy of youth voices in research and advocacy processes. By following these 10 steps, organisations, youth researchers, and other key stakeholders can collaborate to achieve impactful and meaningful research outcomes.
READ THE GUIDE [[link removed]] Child Marriage and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Brief
This brief explores the links between child marriage and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and the progress made since 1994. It includes evidence-based strategies, case studies of promising practices and recommendations to address child marriage to ensure girls and women – in all their diversity – can enjoy their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
READ THE BRIEF [[link removed]] đź“Ś IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 11 October: International Day of the Girl Child
On October 11, we commemorated International Day of the Girl and focused on amplifying the voices of adolescents and girls across Latin America and the Caribbean. Our latest reel highlights the ongoing situation of child, early, and forced marriages and unions (CEFMU) in the region with the voices of our members—check it out here. [[link removed]] Meanwhile, our national partnership in Guatemala, La Mesa a Favor de las Niñas y Adolescentes, brought girls from the Red Voceras together for a day of dynamic activities that empowered them to advocate for their rights and futures. You can follow their impactful work here [[link removed]].
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