A discussion meeting titled “Steps to Control Drug Abuse and Prevent Child Marriage” was held in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha with the aim of raising social awareness, keeping young people free ...

There are grants and govt schemes galore but keeping girls out of child marriage is still an unfinished fight in Rajasthan.

A bill crafted to close a marriage age loophole in Kentucky law advanced unanimously last Thursday during a Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee meeting.

SOC Films, with two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy at the helm, and the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have formally signed a two-year agreement to launch a comprehensive child ...

Preventing early and forced marriage is not only about protecting rights; it is about protecting lives, strengthening families and securing economic futures for families, communities and the nation.

In Rajasthan, teenager Payal Jangid defied tradition by refusing her child marriage at 15. Her courageous act sparked a movement, transforming her into a prominent young voice advocating against child ...

Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission urges a multi-stakeholder approach to prevent teenage pregnancies through awareness and vocational training initiatives.

Women’s participation in politics is not just a matter of numbers but a fundamental democratic right, speakers said at a ...

A terminally ill father, estranged from his adult daughter for years, recently found himself confronting a question no parent ...

Elona Toska, MSc, DPhil, explores drivers of HIV in pregnant women and young mothers: biology, relationships, and postpartum treatment drop-off. Drawing on global data, Toska examined HIV incidence ...

The third problem that gets overlooked with estate planning occurs with people who live in marital property or community property states.

A Fresno lawmaker vying for a City Council seat checked himself into a rehabilitation program to cope with job stress and prevent alcohol and drug abuse, court records say. Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin ...