Child marriage in yemen - Analisys

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Child Marriage And Rape Is Still Legal In Yemen (2013)

Girls not brides - Yemen

Human rights perspective

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From a universal human rights standpoint, child marriage represents a clear violation of fundamental rights. It denies girls their right to:

• Education and personal development
• Physical and mental health protection
• Freedom of choice
• Protection from exploitation

The practice has documented devastating effects:

• Higher maternal mortality rates
• Increased risk of domestic violence
• Limited educational and economic opportunities
• Severe psychological trauma
• Perpetuation of poverty cycles

International law, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and CEDAW, explicitly condemns child marriage as a human rights violation. The practice contradicts the fundamental principle that all humans, regardless of cultural context, deserve certain basic protections and rights.

https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/learning-resources/child-marriage-atlas/regions-and-countries/yemen/

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Personal perspective

The concept of "universal" human rights, while noble in intention, faces valid criticism for its Western-centric foundation. Developed primarily through Western philosophical traditions and established during colonial times, these standards often clash with non-Western perspectives that might prioritize community over individual rights. This raises crucial questions about power dynamics in international relations, as powerful nations often enforce these "universal" standards on less powerful ones while escaping scrutiny themselves. The challenge lies in creating a truly inclusive dialogue that protects basic human dignity while genuinely respecting diverse cultural approaches to justice and social harmony.

Cultural relativism perspective

From a cultural relativist viewpoint, child marriage in Yemen must be understood within its specific cultural and economic context:

• Traditional family structures prioritize collective welfare over individual rights
• Marriage arrangements are seen as protecting girls from poverty
• The practice maintains social stability and family honor
• Age of maturity is culturally defined, not universally fixed
• Economic hardship makes early marriage a survival strategy

Local perspectives often view Western opposition as:

• Cultural imperialism
• Misunderstanding of local values
• Imposing foreign standards on traditional societies

Child marriage prevalence in some middle-east countries (2021)

Sources

• Yemen. (2018, 15 marzo). Girls Not Brides. https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/learning-resources/child-marriage-atlas/regions-and-countries/yemen/
• Global trends & SDG progress. (s. f.). Child Marriage Data Portal. https://childmarriagedata.org/global-trends/

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