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Sierra Leone to End Child Marriage

In what appears to be a bold and strategic move, Sierra Leone looks set to end Child Marriage.  The west African Country is engaging stakeholders and deliberating with authorities in.

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Three African Presidents Join UN Women to Curb Child Marriage in Africa

The Presidents of Zambia, Uganda, and Malawi, have pledged their support to end the issue of child marriage in Africa by 2030. President Edgar Lungu of Zambia, Yoweri Museveni of.

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Malawi Changes Law to End Child Marriage

Malawi has made a historic amendment to its constitution to fully outlaw child marriage following a year-long campaign by youth groups and organisations including Plan International. The amendment to fully.

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Nigeria Joins African Union Campaign to End Child Marriage

By Kieran Guilbert Women’s rights activists have recently urged Nigeria to accelerate efforts to end child marriage after it joined an African Union (AU) campaign to eliminate the practice. Nigeria.

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Tanzania: Activists Reject Govt. Appeal on Marriage Act

Child rights activists in Tanzania have recently opposed governments move to appeal against the High Court ruling that outlaws the marriage of children below the age of 18. The Tanzania.

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