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    Evaluating the Influence of International Conventions on Child Marriage in Nigeria: Progress towards Achieving SDG Target 5.3 by 2030
    (Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences 22(2), 2024) Silva Asagba Omolola; Duruji Moses Metumara; Chidozie Felix C.; Osimen Goddy Uwa
    This study provides a critical examination of the impact of international conventions on child marriage in Nigeria. It sheds light on the persistent and overlooked consequences in various overlooked regions in relation to achieving target 5.3 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The study raises two key questions: the extent to which these conventions have influenced policies and legal frameworks regarding child marriage in Nigeria, and how cultural, social, and economic factors intersect with the implementation of these conventions within the Nigerian context. This study employs a qualitative research method, primarily relying on secondary data sources to explore the underlying factors contributing to child marriage. The research delves into relevant documents and literature to identify factors such as family honor, societal norms, gender inequality, and the endorsement of family decisions. The findings highlight how gaps in policy and legal frameworks, combined with inadequate enforcement and a lack of commitment from leaders, worsen the complex challenges linked to child marriage. Additionally, the study argues that child marriage is a reflection of existing social norms and contributes to the perpetuation of a culture of child slavery and sexual exploitation. As the 2030 deadline to eliminate harmful practices like child, early, and forced marriage as well as female genital mutilation approaches, it is crucial to enhance efforts to end child marriage in Nigeria. The findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive awareness campaigns, sensitization, and the enactment of laws against child marriage. This underscores the urgent need to reinforce legal and policy enforcement mechanisms to tackle this deeply rooted issue in Nigeria.
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    Gender Social Norms Among Internal Migrant Communities in South-West Nigeria
    (Journal of Ecohumanism Volume: 3, No: 7, 2024) Silva Asagba Omolola; Duruji Moses Metumara; Chidozie Felix C.; Osimen Goddy Uwa
    This study delves into the complex relationship between migration, gender social norms, and child marriage within internal migrant communities in Southwest Nigeria. Existing research has demonstrated that the dynamics of child marriage and migration are intricately interwoven and contingent upon specific contextual factors. This relationship is further nuanced by the dual pressures of conflict and forced displacement, which can exert both upward and downward influences on child marriage practices. Drawing from the prevalence of child marriage across multiple boards, specific normative factors were identified, such as a girl's chastity as a means to preserve family honour, a preference for male education and opportunities, the perception of girls as a financial burden leading to early marriage, and the societal view of girls primarily in roles as wives and mothers. These norms constrain girls' participation in decision-making processes and reinforce their subservient roles. The intersecting impact of these social norms on poverty and prolonged insecurity contributes to the perpetuation of child marriage. Insights from studies on legalities surrounding the permissible age for marriage underscore the significant sway of societal norms in determining marriage timing. These insights provide a foundation for the development of interventions and policies promoting gender equality and safeguarding the rights of individuals affected by child marriage. Despite a growing volume of research on child marriage, there remains a research gap within humanitarian contexts, particularly migration. This study seeks to address this gap by exploring the complex interplay between migration, gender, and social norms in shaping child marriage practices, specifically within the Nigerian context.