Malawi: International Day of the Girl: Fighting Child Marriage
Malawi: International Day of the Girl: Fighting Child Marriage Palladium - October 11, 2019 Protazia Kamdambo is tackling child marriages in remote areas of Malawi. In this country, 46% of girls are married before the age of 18 and almost one in 10 are married before they turn 15. A 2017 … [Read more...]
Niger: A Love Of Soccer Keeps Girls In School In Niger
Niger: A Love Of Soccer Keeps Girls In School In Niger Forbes - October 10, 2019 Niger has the highest rate of child marriage in the world. A successful UNICEF-supported program uses soccer to encourage girls to stay in school and avoid marrying young. Niger has the highest rate of child marriage … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Regulations Work to Protect Children from Abuse
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Regulations Work to Protect Children from Abuse Asharq Al-Awsat - October 11, 2019 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed that its laws and regulations are concerned with child protection and combating all forms of child abuse, including neglect, discrimination, and … [Read more...]