[violence]early and forced marriages

Kyrgyzstan: Polygamy Issue Sparks Debate

Politics in Kyrgyzstan is what usually grabs headlines, but the country is increasingly divided over another, less understood news-making phenomenon -- polygamy.

Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzystan Lawmakers Reject Decriminalizing Polygamy

The debate over polygamy was reopened in Kyrgyzstan with supporters including the nation's Justice Minister. Nonetheless, the decriminalization of polygamy has been rejected.

Saudi Arabia: Muslimah Writers Alliance Petitions King Abdullah to Stop Forced Divorces

"Say 'No' To Forced Divorce - 'Yes' to Reforms" online petition campaign launched by women activists against forced divorce

Pakistan's ruling party introduces bill to prohibit forced marriages

The 'Anti-Women Practices Bill' seeks to make illegal forced marriages and depriving women of their inheritance rights.

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Canada: Canada criticized over polygamy

Canada is violating its international human rights obligations regarding women and children by allowing polygamy to persist unchecked, says a new study commissioned by the federal Justice Department.

UK: The Ashiana project

Ashiana provides temporary, safe, supportive housing for south Asian, Turkish and Iranian women between the ages of 16-30 who are experiencing domestic violence as well as a safe house for young women between 16 - 25 who are at risk of forced marriage.

Kenya: Over 250 girls rescued from early marriage

More than 250 girls in Malindi District have been rescued from forced marriage and sent back to school this year.

UK/India: Non resident Indian (NRI) marriages: dreams to nightmares

The Ministry for Overseas Indian Affairs fully recognises the urgent need to safeguard unsuspecting brides and their parents seeking marriage alliances with overseas Indians.

Swaziland: Facing the culture shock of monogamy

Polygamy is enshrined as a man's right in Swaziland's new constitution, but women led by King Mswati's eldest daughter are having none of it, taking on the traditionalists that run the country.