Working Paper

Signatories: The Republic of India, Islamic Republic of Iran, People’s Republic of China, the
French Republic, Canada, Republic of Singapore

Committee: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

1. Advocates for the enforcement of anti-child marriage laws establishes a

standardised law that prohibits marriage under the age of 18,
2. EMPOWER (Educating and Empowering Girls through Opportunities and
Worthwhile Experiences)
The EMPOWER program provides girls with access to education and other opportunities
that help them to reach their full potential and to avoid child marriage. The program
provides girls with scholarships, mentorship, and other support to help them succeed in
school and pursue their dreams. The program also works to change social norms and
attitudes that prevent girls from reaching their full potential,
3. Working with the government, media, and NGOs to help raise awareness globally,
4. Improvement in healthcare access to reproductive health services, mental health
support, and preventive healthcare, provide access to sexual health education, offer
counseling and support that address the psychological impact of child marriage, focus on
preventive healthcare measures,
5. SAFE (Supporting Adolescents and Families to End Child Marriage)
The SAFE program works with families and communities to change attitudes and
behaviours that contribute to child marriage. The program educates families about the
harms of child marriage and about the importance of investing in girls' education and
empowerment. The program also works to strengthen social support systems for families
and girls,
6. Research and Evaluation,
- Support research and evaluation of programs aimed at preventing child marriage.
This will help in refining strategies and ensuring that interventions are effective.
- Sending research teams to rural areas in order to observe this matter LIVE.
7. PROSPER (Program for Recovering and Securing the Promise of Every Girl)