Save the Date: UNGA Event on Child, Early and Forced Marriage - September 22

Ending Child, Early and Forced Marriage
A World Where All Girls Can Reach Their Full Potential

September 22nd 2014 - CR 1 (CB) 11.45am–1pm

Introductory remarks

• Hon. Federica Mogherini, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy 
• Ms. Kate Gilmore, Deputy Executive Director UNFPA

Participants

•  Hon. John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada
• Hon. Harry Kalaba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Zambia (tbc)
• Hon. Jamal Abdullah al-Sallal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yemen (tbc)

Two girls affected by early marriage will also share their own experiences

Remarks from the floor

Concluding remarks

Background

Globally, between 2004 and 2014, an estimated 100 million girls will have been forced to marry before their 18th birthday. Child, early and forced marriage is a violation of girls’ rights with devastating, even life-threatening consequences. It also has devastating impacts for communities and wider societies, hindering the achievement of six of the eight MDGs.

Today, greater awareness of the issue and increased global and national partnerships are making an impact. By involving all partners in comprehensive approaches, significant progress can be made in the next five years to accelerate the movement to eliminate child, early and forced marriage within a generation.

English and French translation will be provided

Contacts

Permanent Mission of Canada (PRMNYRSVP@international.gc.ca)
Permanent Mission of Italy (sec.italyun@esteri.it)

The invitation can be downloaded here.