Namibia home to 64 000 child brides

Thousands married before age of 15
In a country where 40% believe beating their wife is justified, the Namibian girl child faces an uphill battle.
Ellanie Smit
Namibia is home to over 64 000 girls and women who were married in childhood before they were 18 years old.Meanwhile, 40% believe wife-beating is justified and about 38% have exper ...

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Namibian Sun 2024-11-22

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