VSO National Policy and Framework Presentation

VSO Key challenges Target 5.3.1 • . • Gender sensitivity among service providers. Local authorities are not always aware about child marriage restraint act (CMRA) and special circumstances (in upazila level) Gap between national and local level in understanding CMRA Most community people are not aware about CMRA The law enforcement on child marriage is still not strict (Kaji and Marriage Register sometimes can still serve the community after legalizing the child marriage Difficult to monitor when child marriage "moves" to another area Not all the local authorities admit that child marriage is still happening in their area

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