Early Marriages Archives

Chief blames deforestation on early marriages

Dec 15, 2017 Chikondi Magalasi 22 &

A chief in Phalombe has said early marriages is a huge reason people cut trees in the district. Speaking at an interface meeting organised by Holy Family Mission Hospital, Group Village Headwoman Kuchombe said most… ...

41 girls rescued from child marriages

Nov 13, 2017 Chilenje Chilenje 8 &

In a bid to protect vulnerable children in Chikwawa district, Youth Coalition for the consolidation of Democracy (YCD) engaged an extra gear towards reducing child marriages by rescuing 41 girls from child marriages. According to… ...

Parents asked not to marry off young girls

Oct 16, 2017 Martha Chikoti 0 &

World Vision Malawi has asked parents and guardians in the country to desist from marrying off their children. World Vision Malawi National Director Hazel Nyathi expressed concern over increase in cases of early marriages in… ...

Early marriages become routine in Nkhotakota

Sep 26, 2017 Bright Malenga 7 &

Chiefs in Nkhotakota district have expressed worry over the increase in early marriages and teenage pregnancies in the district. Speaking with Malawi24, Chief Mtwana of the district said pregnancies have become a hobby as every… ...

Chikhwawa Chief gets tough on child marriages

Jul 04, 2017 Chilenje Chilenje 8 &

Senior Chief Chapananga of Chikhwawa has warned local chiefs within his jurisdiction that they will be fired once found promoting early marriages in their areas. The Senior Chief made the remarks during the 2017 Day… ...

Chiefs faulted for rise in early marriages

Jan 17, 2017 Patience Mandala 7 &

Traditional chiefs in Ntchisi and Mchinji have been blamed for high levels of early marriages and school dropouts in the districts. This comes days after a 13 year-old girl got married to a 15 year-old… ...

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