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HONDURAS
HONDURAS
PREVALENCE OF MARRIAGE BY AGE 15
PREVALENCE OF MARRIAGE BY AGE 18
FEMALE
9%
MALE
N/A
34%
10%
Year of data:
2019
Source:
MICS 2019
Year of data:
2019
Source:
MICS 2019
LEGAL AGE OF MARRIAGE
21
21
LOWEST PERMITTED AGE OF MARRIAGE DUE TO EXCEPTIONS IN THE LAW
18
18
Law(s) which govern marriage and/or child marriage:
Family Code 2017
ABOUT THE LAW AND ANY EXCEPTIONS
Parental consent can be given for marriage at the age of 18
CAN MARRIED OR PREGNANT GIRLS GO TO SCHOOL?
The Law of Equal Opportunities for Women, 2000 allows pregnant students to take maternity leave without jeopardising the continuity of their education.
IS THE COUNTRY A FRAGILE OR CONFLICT-AFFECTED STATE?
No
IS THE COUNTRY ONE OF THE 50 MOST CLIMATE-VULNERABLE STATES?
IS IT ONE OF THE 50 COUNTRIES WITH THE HIGHEST RATES OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY?
No
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