COVID-19 jeopardises progress made towards protecting women and girls from violence
Statement to mark International Day of the African Child, 15 June 2020 The passing of laws to end child marriage resulted in blocking thousands of child marriages and enabling second chance education for girls. However, these gains made over the years are in jeopardy in the age of COVID-19. In Malawi because of cases brought to court, child marriages were annulled, and girls had the opportunity to return…
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