On April 8, 2025, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in collaboration with UNICEF and UNFPA, held a validation workshop at...
Ghana Advances Gender-Transformative Strategies to End Child Marriage
Child marriage is defined as "a formal marriage or informal union of children before under the age 18years. It is considered a violation of human rights and a harmful traditional practice affecting more girls than boys, leading to numerous negative health and developmental consequences and limiting girls' economic and individual empowerment. In response to this situation, fighting child marriage has become a core development and human rights issue.
