Empowerment

Among the human rights of children stipulated by the Convention on the Rights of the Children (CRC) are the rights to survive; the right to develop to their fullest; the right to protection from harmful practices, abuse and exploitation; and the right to participate fully in the family, cultural and social life. Child marriage refers to a legal or customary union between two people, of whom one or both spouse are below the age of 18 years. Sometimes referred to as early and /or forced marriages, child marriage continue to affect both boys and girls in Uganda and Africa as a whole. However, research shows that this practice impacts more on girls than boys due to the biological and socio-cultural concepts of maturity and gender inequalities. Globally 25% of women aged 20-24 years are believed to have entered into or are in a marital relationship before the age of 18, with approximately one out of thirteen married or in such union before the age of 15 years. At Queen Mother Best Foundation, we are always looking for the right people, organisations, and governments to help us make a positive difference in the lives of women. Here are some of our organisations and initiatives.