Resources
This is a searchable library of publications, webinars, blog posts, and training manuals from the U.S. and around the world on the topic of forced marriage.
U.S. State Department – Forced Marriage Guidance for International Travellers
Author: U.S. State Department
This page contains a warning for individuals travelling overseas and provides guidance on where to get country specific information about forced marriage. It also provides contact information for the Office of Overseas Citizens Services.
Forced Marriage
Author: Freedom Charity UK
This page provides tips for working with survivors of forced marriage, including what to do if a potential individual at risk seeks your help.
Breaking Vows: Early and Forced Marriage and Girls’ Education
Author: Plan UK
Publication: 2011
This publication looks at the link between forced marriage and education for girls, the global impact of early and forced marriage, and the role of the UK government in addressing this issue.
Ending child marriage: A guide for global policy action
Author: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) & the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
Publication: 2008
This report outlines the global problem of child marriage and the reasons why it persists, assesses how it contravenes many international human rights standards, and provides policy and programmatic recommendations.
Solutions to end child marriage: Summary of the evidence
Author:: International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) & Girls Not Brides (GNB)
Publication: 2013
This report summarizes the International Center for Research on Women’s study of five strategies to address forced and child marriage globally.