Main Article Content
Abstract
Harmful practices across the culture is not a new phenomenon. It has its roots in centuries ago. Many of the initiatives have been taken across the world to protect the children/ girls from these malpractices. UN General Assembly 1954 reflected on laws and practices related to family and Marriage. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. While taking into consideration the health of the women, traditional practices affected their health were discussed in commission on human rights 1984. Along with this UN convention on child rights affirms the full development of the personality of the child and asserts to have healthy family environment, atmosphere of happiness and protection of children from all forms of violence across world.