Engaging with UN agencies to address child marriage

UN agencies are increasingly working on child marriage at the national level, with UNICEF and UNFPA launching significant new programmes in the coming year. This session from the Girls Not Brides Member Meeting explored how these agencies are approaching child marriage work in-country, and offer advice from current and former agency staff for members looking to engage with the UN.

MODERATOR: Heather Hamilton, Girls Not Brides secretariat

SPEAKERS:

• Ann Blomberg, Human Rights Policy Specialist, UN Women


• Laura Laski, Chief Sexual and Reproductive Health, UNFPA


• Anju Malhotra, Principal Adviser, Gender and Rights, UNICEF


• Karin Sorensen, Sr Result Manager for Ending Child Marriage, UNICEF