SADC Model Law: one step closer to ending child marriage in Southern Africa

Civil society and young people are paving the way for change across Southern Africa. Developed by the Southern African Development Community-Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), the Model Law has the potential to shape how the region addresses child marriage. Model Law sets a consistent standard for how legislation should deal with child marriage and protect children already in marriage. Read more about their incredible progress here:

http://www.girlsnotbrides.org/sadc-model-law-one-step-closer-to-ending-child-marriage-in-southern-africa/?utm_source=Child+marriage+in+the+News+-+Girls+Not+Brides&utm_campaign=bf22a48bbd-CM_in_the_news_11th_June_20166_8_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c21d02558c-bf22a48bbd-382382293