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New book on child marriage published today
New book on child marriage published today
New volume showcases evidence and learning from international research on early child and forced marriage
New volume showcases evidence and learning from international research on early child and forced marriage

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Dreaming of a Better Life: Child Marriage Through Adolescent Eyes

Dreaming of a Better Life: Child Marriage Through Adolescent Eyes offers fresh insights and evidence to inform efforts to end the practice of child marriage, an international commitment under Sustainable Development Goal 5. 

The volume features short chapters covering themes such as adolescent girls' agency and roles in marital decision making, teenage motherhood, sexual and gender based-violence against children, and lessons learned from trying to influence policies and implement programmes to reduce child marriage.   

Dreaming of a Better Life: Child Marriage Through Adolescent Eyes

Dreaming of a Better Life: Child Marriage Through Adolescent Eyes offers fresh insights and evidence to inform efforts to end the practice of child marriage, an international commitment under Sustainable Development Goal 5. 

The volume features short chapters covering themes such as adolescent girls' agency and roles in marital decision making, teenage motherhood, sexual and gender based-violence against children, and lessons learned from trying to influence policies and implement programmes to reduce child marriage.   

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Young Marriage, Parenthood and Divorce in Zambia - new research published today
Young Marriage, Parenthood and Divorce in Zambia - new research published today

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Young Marriage, Parenthood and Divorce in Zambia

New research uncovers Zambian teens' turbulent experiences of marriage, parenthood, separation and divorce and identifies support needed for young married and co-habiting couples.

Young Marriage, Parenthood and Divorce in Zambia

New research uncovers Zambian teens' turbulent experiences of marriage, parenthood, separation and divorce and identifies support needed for young married and co-habiting couples.

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Six strategies to consider in your longitudinal study
Six strategies to consider in your longitudinal study

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Continuity and Change: Marriage and Parenthood Among Ethiopian Adolescents.

With changes brought about by education and urbanisation, adolescents and young people in Ethiopia have a greater say compared to previous generations in decisions about who, how and when they marry. Yet, despite this, customary and patriarchal norms still regulate marriage processes and practices, especially in rural areas, constraining girls’ and young women’s choices. 

Continuity and Change: Marriage and Parenthood Among Ethiopian Adolescents.

With changes brought about by education and urbanisation, adolescents and young people in Ethiopia have a greater say compared to previous generations in decisions about who, how and when they marry. Yet, despite this, customary and patriarchal norms still regulate marriage processes and practices, especially in rural areas, constraining girls’ and young women’s choices. 

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Young Lives receives further funding from DFID for 'Young Lives at Work'
Young Lives receives further funding from DFID for 'Young Lives at Work'
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How management tools can help enhance research impact policy and practice
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