112.51

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 3 (2017 - 2022)
Session
  • 38 - May 2021
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • Commonwealth
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Recommendation

Expedite the amendment to the Civil Status Act to abolish marriage of girls under 18 years of age

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • Africa (African Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • Commonwealth
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Supported
Issues
  • Rights of the Child
  • Women's rights
Related document
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112.51 Expedite the amendment to the Civil Status Act to abolish marriage of girls under 18 years of age (Malawi);