child marriage
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Sports
#CollectiveActionNow: Accelerate Action Against Child Marriage
Marriage is often defined as a union between two consenting adults, legally and contractually bound in partnership. However, in the case of child marriage, consent becomes a complex issue, as young girls are often too…
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News
Namibia Bans Same-Sex Marriages in New Marriage Act
Namibia’s President, Nangolo Mbumba, has signed into law the Marriage Act 2024 (Act No. 14 of 2024), which explicitly prohibits same-sex marriages and their recognition, even if legally performed in other countries. The new legislation…
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Featured
Lack Of Access To Information Growing-Up Triggers One Lady ‘s Advocacy for Girl Child
Amidst the rising concerns about Nigeria’s rates of child marriage without the consideration of girls rights across the country, there is Favour Awyetu, empowering girl children to dream big, build confidence, self-worth and contribute significantly…
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Misogyny
Columbia’s congress votes to ban men from marrying children, raises consent age to 18
The Congress of Colombia has voted to oppose a law that allows men to marry girls with parental consent, marking a major step after 17 years of campaigning by advocacy groups and eight failed legislative…
