India Co-Sponsors UNGA Resolution Against Child Marriage
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India co-sponsors a UN General Assembly resolution |
| Date Designated | 27 November declared as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage |
| Objective | Strengthen global efforts to eliminate child marriage and protect the rights of children and girls |
| India's Legal Framework | Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 prohibits child marriage and provides legal protections |
| Minimum Age in India | Female below 18 years, male below 21 years considered a child under the Act |