The programme, its application (to what extent the “preferable” condition is enforced) and its effect on women’s behaviour (how they might behave in the event of domestic violence) is yet to be evaluated. Interventions such as public awareness programmes or community mobilisation activities can be effective. The USAID “Safe Age of Marriage” programme in Yemen, for example, uses community education to tackle attitudes to early marriage. Initial results of the programme found an 18% increase in awareness of the benefits of delaying marriage, a 34% rise in the recognition that delaying marriage would increase educational opportunities, and a 19% increase among respondent who agreed that it would increase employment opportunities.