16/05/2025
🚨 Historic Win for Girls' Rights! 🚨
The National Assembly has passed a landmark bill prohibiting child marriage in Islamabad, marking a critical step towards protecting the rights, health, and future of every child. 🙌
Introduced by Sharmila Faruqi and supported by a majority vote, the bill criminalizes any marriage involving individuals under the age of 18—regardless of gender. ⚖️
This is a powerful move in the fight to end harmful practices and safeguard the dignity of girls across Pakistan. 💜
UN Women commends this bold action and reaffirms our commitment to ending child marriage everywhere.