Ending Child Marriage: Why Punitive Approaches Are Not the Answer is a working paper published by Girls Not Brides that examines the limitations of punitive legal approaches to ending child marriage. Drawing on global research and evidence, the paper argues that criminalisation alone does not effectively reduce child marriage and can sometimes cause unintended harm. It advocates for comprehensive responses that address structural drivers such as gender inequality, poverty, and limited access to education and health services.
Adolescent Resource Center (ARC)
- Reports
- Global/Cross Regional
- GLOBAL
- 2025
- Girls Not Brides
