February 2022

Legal Framework on Child Marriage

Feb 23, 2022

According to Section 2 of the Children’s (Amended) Act of Uganda, child marriage is referred to as any union whether formal or informal involving any person below the age of 18years for the purpose of living as husband and wife.

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Enhancing Coordination and Learning to End Child Marriage in Uganda

Feb 22, 2022

Uganda has the sixteenth highest prevalence of child marriage in the world (UNICEF) especially among the less educated and low income households are at risk of harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.