Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD)

Presentations slides on the HIV/AIDS in Malaysia Impact on the Quality of Life during the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development on 12 March 2006

Child marriage is not only a violation of a girl’s rights; it also seriously compromises efforts to reduce gender-based violence, advance education, overcome poverty and improve health indicators. Child brides in Southern Asia are often forced into early sexual activity and therefore early childbearing. Because their bodies are not yet fully developed, these young adolescents are at much greater risk of suffering life-threatening or debilitating conditions as a result of childbirth like obstetric fistula and hemorrhaging, or even death.

Human trafficking affects the economy, political stability, law enforcement, women's rights and public health, particularly reproductive health and sexual health. Trafficking victims are also placed at greater risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.