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Scholars International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice (SIJLCJ)
Volume-9 | Issue-05 | 169-176
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Online Dispute Resolution as an Impetus for Addressing Early and Forced Marriages in Nigeria
Rashidat Olayinka Ajise
Published : May 26, 2026
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36348/sijlcj.2026.v09i05.004
Abstract
Children's rights are a global phenomenon that consistently involves gendered discourses focused on education, equality, and health rights. However, there is a preference for attention to be given to the rights of the girl child. This preference stems from clear cultural, religious, and social factors that naturally place the girl child in a vulnerable position that a boy child is not typically exposed to. While there are international, regional, and national laws in place to protect the rights of the girl child, the harmful practice of child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) still persists in certain regions of Nigerian society. This practice subjects the girl child to mental and emotional anguish, ultimately depriving her of opportunities such as education, career advancement, and political aspirations. The purpose of this paper is to propose a method by which issues related to CEFM can be promptly reported and effectively addressed through an online dispute resolution mechanism (ODR). To achieve this goal, there is an urgent need for a legislative review of current laws on alternative dispute resolution and the establishment of a digital platform where each CEFM issues can be reported, addressed and resolved.
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