Child Marriage In Malaysia 2020

The practice of child marriage in malaysia is untenable.

Child marriage in malaysia 2020. The national strategy plan in handling the causes of child marriage was launched in january. Sisters in islam says the practice of child marriage robs children of the opportunity for a better life. Girls who marry before they turn 18 are less likely to remain in school and more likely to experience domestic violence. While the prevalence of child marriage has decreased worldwide from one in four girls married a decade ago to approximately one in five today the practice remains widespread the united nations sustainable development goals call for global action to end this.

Streamed live on jul 10 2020 join us for this special presentation on the state of world population report launch in malaysia with a focus on ending child marriage. Join the conversation on the. Child marriage refers to any formal marriage or informal union between a child under the age of 18 and an adult or another child. The plan outlined short medium and long term programmes and actions to be implemented over a period of five years from 2020 to 2025 to tackle the six main factors identified as causing child marriage.

Malaysia deputy prime minister wan azizah wan ismail on thursday nov 15. Child marriage malaysia permits child marriage under both civil and islamic law. Child marriage marriage before the age of 18 is a human rights violation. Department of shariah judiciary malaysia jksm.

Child marriage can lead to a lifetime of suffering. Malaysia acceded to the convention on the rights of the child in 1995 which sets a minimum age of marriage of 18 and acceded to the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women cedaw in 1995 which obligates states to ensure free and full consent to marriage. However the actual number could be higher as many couples do not register their marriages. Girls age 16 and older can marry with permission of their state s chief minister.

Malaysia will introduce laws to protect the interest and well being of those involved in child marriages. January 29 2020 7 43 pm. Child brides are not unheard of in malaysia.