The international fight against #child#marriage has reached a historic turning point. Driven by unprecedented civil society mobilization and coordinated legal enforcement spearheaded by the Just Rights for Children (JRC) and its founder Bhuwan Ribhu, global momentum has converged on institutional recognition at the United Nations. On September 4, 2026 in the United Nations - Countries from across the Globe are coming together for designating a dedicated day for the elimination of child marriage marks a decisive shift from passive advocacy to actionable legal deterrence, political accountability, and mass grassroots engagement.
Lawyer, activist, and author Bhuwan Ribhu , Founder Just Rights for Children @JustRightsIntl@JustRightsIndia has led this movement by radically reframing the discourse around child marriage. He pioneered a Paradigm Shift: From "Social Custom" to "Criminal Justice". Ribhu articulated that child marriages must be prosecuted as child rape and serious sexual abuse, stripping away cultural justifications. Bhuwan Ribhu brought survivor-centric advocacy directly to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) side events, calling for institutional commitment and the declaration of a dedicated World Day for the Elimination of Child Marriage.He has also positioned India's scalable law-enforcement and community-driven model as an exportable blueprint for developing economies facing high child marriage burdens. He has expanded the grassroots operational framework internationally into South Asia, Africa, and North America under the Child Marriage Free World movement, creating multi-country coalitions alongside governments.
On September 4 when the world leaders will be declaring there intent and the biggest push for ending a crime which has affected generations of women and girls Just Rights for Children Founder, Bhuwan Ribhu will be present in the United Nations carrying the hopes, prayers and determination of millions who believe that no child should ever be married. What began as a call for a #ChildMarriageFreeWorld & #ChildMarriageFreeIndia is now before the world. The next few days are about every child’s right to freedom, dignity and a future where they can realise their full potential. #EndChildMarriage @Bhuwan_Ribhu@MinistryWCD
Adolescent girls, boys, expressed their vision of a #ChildMarriageFreeIndia through powerful posters in the ART Competition.
Each stroke of color carries hope, courage, and the determination to #EndChildMarriage.
Ending child marriage requires more than awareness—it takes strict legal enforcement and systemic reform.
Under the leadership of Mr. Bhuwan Ribhu, Just Rights for Children (JRC) is pioneering a global shift to make a #childmarriagefree world a reality. @#ChildMarriageFreeIndia #JustRightsForChildren
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Child marriage is child rape. It cannot be justified by tradition, culture or circumstance.
Our Founder, @Bhuwan_Ribhu , has consistently called for an uncompromising response to child marriage, one rooted in the rule of law, accountability and collective action.
From India to the world, the movement continues towards a #ChildMarriageFreeWorld by 2030.
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@SabaraSrikhatra @JagannathTempleKPT, Odisha, the priest has pledged not to conduct Child Marriage in the temple premises. Commitment by faith leaders strengthens our collective Mission 2protect children’s rights. Together, let’s build a #ChildMarriageFreeIndia
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I come here carrying the hopes, prayers and determination of millions who believe that no child should ever be married.
On 4 September, the United Nations @UN will consider the resolution to designate 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.
What began as a call for a #ChildMarriageFreeWorld is now before the world.
The next few days are about every child’s right to freedom, dignity and a future where they can realise their full potential.
Together, we can end child marriage and create a safer, brighter future for every child.
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