A/HRC/26/22 Contents 2 Paragraphs Page I. Introduction............................................................................................................. 1-3 3 II. Definitions .............................................................................................................. 4–6 3 III. International legal framework ................................................................................. 7–16 4 A. Right to enter into marriage with free and full consent .................................. 7–8 4 B. Child marriage ................................................................................................ 9–15 4 C. Right to equality and non-discrimination ....................................................... 16 7 IV. Factors contributing to child, early and forced marriage ........................................ 17–20 7 V. Human rights impact of child, early and forced marriage....................................... 21–24 8 VI. Measures and strategies to prevent and eliminate child, early and forced marriage 25–40 9 A. Legislative measures ...................................................................................... 25–27 9 B. Policies, action plans and coordination mechanisms...................................... 28 11 C. Engagement of religious and traditional leaders and service providers.......... 29–30 11 D. Education and empowerment of girls and women.......................................... 31–34 11 E. Awareness-raising .......................................................................................... 35–36 12 F. Protection measures........................................................................................ 37–40 13 VII. Challenges and implementation gaps...................................................................... 41–51 14 VIII. Conclusions and recommendations......................................................................... 52–54 17