UN Declares International Day for Elimination of Child Marriage

The United Nations General Assembly has declared November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. This move comes as child rights activists raise concerns about the growing issue of child marriage, particularly in the online space. Social media platforms have been criticized for potentially facilitating child marriages by allowing minors to create profiles and interact with others. Child rights activists are weighing in on the issue, discussing what it takes to counter the evil of child marriage. The focus is on the online space, where social media platforms play a significant role. Activists are calling for greater regulation and oversight of these platforms to prevent the exploitation of minors. The declaration of the International Day for the Elimination of Child Marriage is a step towards raising awareness about the issue and promoting action to prevent child marriages. It remains to be seen how effective this move will be in addressing the problem.