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Activists Oppose Lowering Marriage Age to 18, Citing Negative Impacts

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Child rights activists are strongly protesting the government's proposal to lower the legal marriage age to 18, arguing it will negatively impact children's health, education, and development. Organizations like Children as Zone of Peace (CZOP) and former National Council for Child Rights Executive Director Tarak Dhital advocate for maintaining the age at 20, citing studies on adverse effects and international examples.

  • Activists emphasize that reducing the marriage age could undermine campaigns promoting child-friendly, nutrition-friendly, and child labor-free communities.
  • Concerns are raised that lowering the age may negatively affect Nepal's overall Human Development Index (HDI).
  • CZOP president Tilottama Poudel noted that discussions about reducing the marriage age have not been formally held, with potential changes possibly coming through an ordinance.
  • Studies indicate serious negative effects on educational, mental, economic, social, and reproductive health when the marriage age is lowered.
  • Data from the President Women Upliftment Programme shows 50% of rescued pregnant and post-partum women were between 17 and 20 years old.

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