The Security Council,
Recognising that many people across the globe are forced into marriage against their will and without consent,
Affirming that forced marriage constitutes a violation of natural human rights as outlined in Security Council Resolution 100,
Understanding that forced marriage is a human rights issue that disproportionately impacts women and girls;
Resolves that forced marriage shall be prohibited for all World Congress member states;
Holds that all member states should take action against those who violate this prohibition, through diplomatic and economic means;
Directs the World Congress Human Rights Office to support member states in efforts to confront and eradicate forced marriage.
Yes: Aldegar; Dankuk; Endralon; Liore
No:
Abstain: Selucia
The resolution was adopted.