Just Rights for Children
India's Bold 100-Day Campaign to Eliminate Child Marriage by 2030: Progress and Promise
Dec 04, 2025 07:39 pm CST
India launches an ambitious 100-day nationwide campaign to end child marriage by 2030, marking one year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat initiative. Led by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, this three-phase strategy has already prevented 100,000 child marriages and re-enrolled 630,000 girls in school. Child rights experts suggest India is approaching a historic tipping point, with unprecedented public participation and government commitment bringing the country closer to achieving what was once considered impossible.
Rising Child Marriage Crisis in Madhya Pradesh: Government Data Shows Alarming Increase Despite Minister's Denial
Dec 02, 2025 07:35 pm CST
Child marriages in Madhya Pradesh are increasing at an alarming rate despite intervention efforts, with official data showing consistent yearly growth from 450 cases in 2021 to 538 cases already recorded in 2025. Minister Nirmala Bhuria claims no knowledge of these statistics despite them originating from her own department, highlighting a concerning disconnect in addressing this persistent violation of children's rights.
India's Blueprint to End Child Marriage: How Just Rights for Children's Model is Transforming Global Action at UNGA
Sep 27, 2025 05:59 pm CST
At a high-level UNGA event, Just Rights for Children presented India's successful model for ending child marriage globally. Led by founder Bhuwan Ribhu, the organization showcased how their 3Ps approach and PICKET framework has reduced child marriage rates by nearly 70% in India through legal enforcement, community engagement, and survivor leadership. The Child Marriage Free World initiative now aims to replicate this successful blueprint worldwide before 2030.