The United Nations has declared a new International Day against Child Marriage
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage; India served as a co-sponsor.
Important date correction
Resolution adopted: 04 September 2026
News widely reported: 05–06 September 2026
International Day: 27 November
India Link: The Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign was also launched on 27 November 2024.

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