YAD-Pakistan, End Early-Forced Marriages Project, Consultation with Stakeholders
YAD-Pakistan, End Early-Forced Marriages Project, Consultation with Stakeholders,Early/Forced Marriage:
A Violation of Human Rights
With each case study discussing the impact of early marriage on a specific human rights issue – health, employment, domestic violence, education and right to choice – it is important to deepen understanding on each of these rights. Issues listed in the following table may come up during discussions. It is important to cover all points listed here. Additionally, it is also crucial to make links between each of these rights, like we did in session on Understanding Human Rights. For example, if girls have to discontinue education, they will not be qualified to find suitable jobs. If girls do not find jobs, they will be financially dependent on their husbands. In case they face domestic violence, this financial dependence may become a barrier to them making a decision to leave the violent household. Similarly, if girls do not receive comprehensive information on contraception, or family planning, they will not be able to make informed decisions on when to have children. This may lead to early pregnancies, thereby putting their lives and health at risk.
A Violation of Human Rights
With each case study discussing the impact of early marriage on a specific human rights issue – health, employment, domestic violence, education and right to choice – it is important to deepen understanding on each of these rights. Issues listed in the following table may come up during discussions. It is important to cover all points listed here. Additionally, it is also crucial to make links between each of these rights, like we did in session on Understanding Human Rights. For example, if girls have to discontinue education, they will not be qualified to find suitable jobs. If girls do not find jobs, they will be financially dependent on their husbands. In case they face domestic violence, this financial dependence may become a barrier to them making a decision to leave the violent household. Similarly, if girls do not receive comprehensive information on contraception, or family planning, they will not be able to make informed decisions on when to have children. This may lead to early pregnancies, thereby putting their lives and health at risk.
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