Announcement of Early Marriage Data in the Kurdistan Region

Within the framework of the "Reducing Early Marriage (Under the Age of 18) in the Kurdistan Region" project, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and with financial support from the AICS Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), held a consultative meeting on 9 October 2023 to officially present statistical data on registered marriage contracts before the Personal Status Courts across the Kurdistan Region, including data on early marriage.
During the meeting, statistical findings on early marriage were presented and analyzed, followed by discussions on the key factors contributing to its prevalence and its legal, social, and psychological consequences for children and society. Participants also emphasized the importance of strengthening policies and practical measures aimed at reducing early marriage and enhancing the protection of children's rights.