and mental health and development.”30 Despite the work of the NBCRC, awareness-raising efforts in local communities and the trainings received by judges, judicial officers and administrative staff, early marriage remains a widespread practice in the country, 31 32 33 suggesting that governmental efforts are inadequate and/or insufficient. Recommendation Status: This recommendation has been PARTIALLY implemented. 30 CRC/C/IRN/CO/3-4, para. 27-28 https://undocs.org/en/CRC/C/IRN/CO/3-4 Report of the Secretary General, Situation of Human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, 2020, para 37 https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Countries/IR/Report_of_the_SecretaryGeneral_on_the_situation_of_human_rights_in_the_Islamic_Republic_of_IranA4320.pdf 32 See www.sabteahval.ir/avej/tab-1499.aspx (in Farsi) 33 See Human Rights Activists News Agency: https://www.en-hrana.org/?s=child+marriage 31 4