Child marriage still prevalent

Cultural practices in Namibia perpetuate gender inequality and the notion that girls are the property of men.
Ellanie Smit
  • 4 Year Ago - 2020-07-03 00:00:00
ELLANIE SMITWINDHOEKA total of 7% of girls in Namibia are married before the age of 18 and 2% are married before their 15th birthday.Although the law prohibits child marriage in Na ...

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Namibian Sun 2024-11-22

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