Target 3

Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Women's Rights Advocacy Groups: Advocate for women's rights, with a specific focus on ending forced marriages and genital mutilation within the community.
Community-Based Women's Shelters: Provide refuge and support for women and girls escaping forced marriages or seeking protection from genital mutilation.
Health Clinics and NGOs: Provide medical care, counseling, and education to prevent and address genital mutilation.
Religious and Cultural Awareness Groups: Challenge harmful traditional and cultural practices, including those related to forced marriages and genital mutilation.
Legal Aid and Advocacy Organizations: Offer legal assistance to victims and survivors, advocating for the rights of those facing forced marriages or genital mutilation.
Community Educators and Outreach Teams: Conduct educational programs, workshops, and outreach activities to raise awareness about the consequences of forced marriages and genital mutilation.
Community Youth Empowerment Organizations: Empower young people, including girls, to resist and speak out against harmful practices, such as forced marriages.
Social Work and Counseling Services: Provide support to individuals and families affected by forced marriages and genital mutilation.
Parental and Family Support Groups: Engage parents and families in conversations about the harmful consequences of forced marriages and genital mutilation, promoting alternative practices.
Community Leaders Against Harmful Practices: Local leaders who take a stand against forced marriages and genital mutilation, working to change community norms and attitudes.

Training

Community Advocacy and Mobilization Training: Teach individuals how to engage with communities, raise awareness, and mobilize efforts to eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation.
Counseling and Trauma-Informed Care Certification: For individuals who want to provide counseling and support services to survivors of forced marriages and genital mutilation.
Legal Advocacy and Human Rights Training: Provide an understanding of legal frameworks, human rights principles, and advocacy skills for addressing forced marriages and genital mutilation.
Community Education and Outreach Certification: Focuses on developing skills to design and deliver educational programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives.
Medical Training on Genital Mutilation and Women's Health: Specialized training for healthcare professionals to address the medical aspects of genital mutilation and provide care for survivors.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Training: Cover child protection policies, procedures, and strategies to prevent and address forced marriages involving minors.
Research and Data Analysis for Gender-Based Violence: Teach individuals how to conduct research on forced marriages and genital mutilation, contributing to evidence-based interventions.
Policy Analysis and Advocacy Training: Equip individuals with the skills to analyze policies, advocate for changes, and work on legislative initiatives to eliminate harmful practices.
Cultural Competency and Sensitivity Training: Focus on understanding and respecting diverse cultural perspectives to address forced marriages and genital mutilation effectively.
Training on Conflict Resolution and Negotiation: Provide skills in conflict resolution and negotiation, which are valuable for addressing community-level resistance to change regarding harmful practices.

Occupations

Community Outreach Coordinators: Engage with communities, raise awareness, and organize outreach programs to educate people about the consequences of forced marriages and genital mutilation.
Counselors and Therapists: Provide counseling and support services for individuals and communities affected by forced marriages and genital mutilation, helping survivors cope and heal.
Legal Advocates and Lawyers: Work on legal aspects, aiding victims, advocating for policy changes, and pursuing legal action against perpetrators of forced marriages and genital mutilation.
Educators and Trainers: Develop and deliver educational programs to raise awareness about the harmful consequences of forced marriages and genital mutilation, targeting both affected individuals and broader communities.
Community Organizers: Mobilize communities, build networks, and organize events to address the root causes of forced marriages and genital mutilation at the grassroots level.
Social Workers: Provide holistic support, connecting survivors with social services, housing, and other essential resources, while also advocating for systemic change.
Medical Professionals: Doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals play a crucial role in providing medical care, support, and preventive services related to genital mutilation.
Research Analysts: Conduct research on the prevalence and root causes of forced marriages and genital mutilation, contributing to evidence-based strategies and interventions.
Policy Analysts: Analyze and advocate for policy changes at local, national, or international levels to address and prevent forced marriages and genital mutilation.
Community Liaison Officers: Build relationships between organizations and local communities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration in efforts to eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation.

Back to Goal 5 Targets

Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.