The Government of the Republic of Zambia has officially launched the ending child marriage policy brief aimed at contributing to ending child marriages in Zambia. The brief was developed by Population Council with support of UNFPA.

The launch of the Ending Child Early Marriage Policy builds on the momentum of last year's landmark legislation that criminalized child marriage under all laws, including customary law.

This policy seeks to raise awareness about the prevalence and harm of child marriage, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and galvanize national commitment to end the practice. Its ultimate goal is to empower adolescent girls and boys through access to education, reproductive health services, and social protection, thereby implementing sustainable solutions to prevent child marriage.