Save the date: 2nd Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children
Date: November 18-19, 2026, Location: Manila, Philippines The Government of the Philippines, in partnership with WHO and UNICEF, announces the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children – bringing together global leaders and partners to advance proven solutions and drive action to end all forms of violence against children. Conference registration will soon […]
WHO and Pakistan initiate consultations to protect 112 million children from violence
The Ministry of Human Rights and the World Health Organization are leading discussions with all provinces and partners to establish a national plan to address and prevent all forms of violence against children. Read more
Portugal raises minimum legal age for marriage to 18 years old without exceptions | Girls Not Brides
Portugal has taken a significant step in protecting the rights of adolescent girls and boys by raising the minimum legal age for marriage to 18 years old with no exceptions. Previously, individuals aged 16 and 17 could marry with parental consent. This legislative change aims to eliminate child, early, and forced marriages (CEFM), ensuring that all […]
Kuwait raises minimum legal age for marriage to 18 years old | Girls Not Brides
Kuwait has taken a major step to protect the rights of adolescent girls and boys by raising the minimum legal age for marriage to 18 years. The new law, enacted under Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025, came into effect on 16 March 2025. The law amends Article 26 of Law No. 51/1984 (Personal Status Law), now prohibiting the […]