Girls not Wives Flashcards
What is “Girls Not Brides”?
global partnership of over 1,500 civil society organizations from 100+ countries
What commitment does Girls not Brides make?
ending child marriage and enabling girls to reach their full potential.
What is child marriage?
union where at least one partner is under 18
What are common results among child marriages?
loss of education, health risks, and gender-based violence.
What are the goals of the Girls Not Brides initiative?
End child marriage
Empower girls through education and autonomy
Engage communities and governments
Promote legal reforms and policy change
How many girls are married before age 18 globally?
12 million girls per year, or 1 every 2 seconds
What are the global hotspots for child marriage?
South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Americas
What is the projected impact if current trends continue?
120 million girls could be married by 2030
What’s the impact of child marriage on education?
3 times more likely to drop out
How does poverty affect child marriage?
Girls from the poorest families are 3x more likely to be married before
Liberalism
international cooperation (e.g. UN, NGOs) and institution-building to promote girls’ rights and support education and health initiatives.
Constructivism
changing cultural norms and gender expectations that sustain child marriage; values local activism and identity shifts.
Feminist IR Theory
tructural inequalities and focuses on how gendered power relations marginalize girls in global politics, law, and economics.
Realism
highlight state reluctance to interfere in “domestic” traditions unless national interest or pressure is involved.
What is Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5.3?
A target aiming to eliminate all harmful practices like child, early, and forced marriage.
Which countries have successfully reduced child marriage rates?
Ethiopia: Reduced by 1/3 in 10 years
What strategies are effective in ending child marriage?
Girls’ education
Community engagement
Legal enforcement and age reform
Access to sexual and reproductive health services
What are the key challenges in ending child marriage?
Customary laws vs. formal laws
Poverty and dowry traditions
Conflict and displacement
Lack of birth registration and data
