remedies are determined by a competent judicial, administrative or
legislative authority or by any other competent authority as provided for
by law.
Institutional measures to provide redress and support
for those already married
[42] In addition to measures aimed at preventing child marriage, States
Parties should also provide support to girls and boys already married.
Children who have already been affected by child marriages should: (i)
be provided with comprehensive social protection and health services,
(ii) appraised of their legal rights and options for redress, (iii) assisted
to continue with their education, (iv) encouraged to seek advice and
assistance for the violation of any other rights, especially in circumstances
of domestic violence, and (v) supported in fulfilling their parenting roles
in respect of children born of the union.
Capacity building and training
[43] States Parties should conduct training and capacity building
workshops for relevant government officials, particularly officials
dealing with marriage and birth registration, to raise awareness about
measures that are special, and targeted at personal circumstances, or general, seeking
to address the effects of the violation on similarly placed individuals. Thirdly, laws should
contain generous provisions on locus standi in order to ensure that anyone acting in the
best interests of a victim is entitled to an audience before adjudicative authorities.
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