Tag : Education

Youth Agency and the Culture of Law: A High School Curriculum on Forced Marriage

Author: Dr Anver M. Emon (University of Toronto) and Persia Etemadi

Publication: 2015

This curriculum examines “forced” marriage by interrogating the law’s culture on youth agency and consent. It was designed for high school teachers situated in Ontario, Canada, and speaks directly to Ontario’s educational guidelines.

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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.

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A girl’s right to say no to marriage

Author: Plan International

Publication: Plan Limited (2013)

This report outlines the underlying causes of child and early marriage, the effect these practices have on girls and their education, and provides recommendations on how to best address this issue.

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