Publications
Voices from the Frontline: Addressing Forced Marriage Within the United States
Author: Vidya Sri and Darakshan Raja
Publication: 2013
This report presents findings from interviews with service providers, advocates, students, and other groups on the topic of forced marriage in the United States and the forms of abuse witnessed as a result of this issue. The findings highlight numerous
challenges that victims, their support networks, and direct service providers face in responding and seeking remedies.
A Closer Look at Forced and Early Marriage in African Immigrant Communities in New York City
Author: Sauti Yetu
Publication: Sauti Yetu Occasional Report, Vol. 3, 2012
This report looks at young girls’ experiences with forced and early marriages within African immigrant communities in New York.
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.
