- The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.
- India was among the 70 co-sponsors of the resolution, which was adopted without a vote.
- The first observance will take place on 27 November 2026.
- Countries are encouraged to develop multisectoral national strategies, action plans, laws and policies to eliminate child, early and forced marriage.
