South Sudan faces high child marriage rates (52% before 18) and low girls' education completion (35% for primary). The INVISIBLE WOMEN INCLUSION NETWORK proposes a targeted intervention in Juba and Torit counties using advocacy, litigation, and economic strategies. Expected outcomes include rescuing 100 girls from forced marriages, increasing school retention by 25%, and reducing child marriage rates by 20% over three years. This aligns with SDGs 4 and 5, addressing education and gender equality
South Sudan faces a critical child marriage crisis. UNICEF (2021) reports 52% of girls marry before 18, one of the highest rates globally. Only 35% of girls complete primary education. Child marriage perpetuates poverty, limits girls' opportunities, and poses health risks. It violates human rights. The practice is driven by poverty, cultural norms, and gender inequality. Despite laws against it, enforcement is weak. This issue intersects with education access and gender equality
The project will implement a targeted intervention using three evidence-based strategies: (1)Community awareness programs to reduce child marriage rates by up to 30%.; (2) Pro bono legal support to challenge and annul forced marriages, with a 65% success rate and (3) Facilitating dowry refunds to remove barriers to ending child marriages, potentially reducing prevalence by 40%. These combined efforts aim to rescue girls, increase education rates, and reduce child marriage
Through reducing child marriage and increasing girls' education, this project will break poverty cycles, improve health outcomes, and boost economic growth. It aims to shift social norms, set legal precedents, and empower communities. Long-term goals include advancing gender equality, strengthening the education system, and contributing to peace-building efforts in South Sudan.
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