R21 | Proposer: Global Greens Women’s Network

RESOLUTION TEXT

Child marriage undermines children’s human rights, traumatises their lives and derails any future opportunities and prospects. Child brides are more likely to experience complications during pregnancy, and this is reported to be the leading cause of death among adolescent girls. Moreover, these young brides are more vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and too often have not had access to education and social support. Reporting criminality is critical and convicting perpetrators of child marriage is integral for children’s safety and protection.

Therefore, Global Greens will:

1. Uphold the rights of Children.

2. Support strategies and campaigns against child marriage.

3. Endorse changes in legislation and policy to end child marriage.

4. Endorse family planning and maternal health for married girls.

5. Endorse girl-centred investments to empower girls with tailored information, skills and education.

6. Ensure easier access to reporting criminality and convicting perpetrators of child marriage.

REASON

Proposed by:

This Resolution is proposed by the Global Greens Women Network:

• Alison Lam (Canada) & Helen Ryan-Sykes (Australia)
• Bodil Valero (Sweden)
• Pefi Kingi (APGF Executive; APGF Pacific Greens Network)

Acknowledging People:

In consultation with Greens key stakeholders:

• IDC- Coordinator, International Development Committee (IDC)

– Michelle Sheather