Public figures pledge support to end child marriage
Summary
Artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and media professionals in Nepal have pledged support to the 'Childhood Free from Marriage' campaign to end child marriage, a punishable offense under Nepali law.
Key Points
- Artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and media professionals pledged support to end child marriage in Nepal.
- The campaign 'Childhood Free from Marriage' was organized by Women Service Institute (WSI) Nepal with support from Plan International Nepal.
- Article 39 of the Constitution and Section 173 of the National Penal Code classify marriage below age 20 as punishable offenses.
- Nepal is committed to ending child marriage nationwide by 2030.
