UN General Assembly
2024

In this regard, Zambia continues to make strides in the campaign to end Child Marriage by 2030 and safeguard the rights of girls by enacting relevant legislation to address this vice. President Hakainde Hichilema being the African Union Champion on Ending Child Marriage, Zambia is pleased to report that the campaign is growing from strength to strength, with 32 of the 54 countries on the continent having launched national campaigns to end child marriage. However, much more needs to be done. We call on all partners to join efforts and raise our voices to protect our children to end this harmful practice by 2030. This year marks the 1 0th Anniversary since the adoption of the General Assembly Resolution on Ending Child, Early and Forced Marriage cofacilitated by Zambia and Canada. As in previous sessions, we count on support of all delegations during the negotiations of this very important Resolution. Mr. President,