China’s ‘two sessions’: adviser urges end to forced marriages of mentally ill rural women

Ahead of China's "two sessions," political advisor Jiang Shengnan is advocating for measures to combat forced marriages of mentally ill women in rural areas. Jiang, a member of the CPPCC, highlighted the lack of support for these women in marriage decisions and the financial motivations of some parents. She noted that homeless women with mental disabilities are particularly vulnerable due to insufficient support and reporting. To address this, Jiang proposed a year-long nationwide campaign focused on prevention, case identification, rescue, rehabilitation, and legal recourse. The initiative aims to tackle weak legal penalties and ensure better protection for vulnerable women.

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