147.123

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
39 - May 2021
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • Commonwealth
Recommendation

Revise the Law of Marriage Act of 1971 to establish the minimum age of marriage at 18 years for both girls and boys with a view to ending child, early and forced marriages

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • EU (European Union)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Supported
Issues
  • Rights of the Child