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An adult decision

Posted by: Harriet Macdonald-Walker, Posted on: 8 August 2014 - Categories: Africa, Girls & Women, Zimbabwe
Girls in school, thanks to support from CAMFED. Picture: CAMFED

There is a growing recognition of the extent and impacts of child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) in Zimbabwe. CEFM is widespread; 31% of young women in Zimbabwe are married by the age of 18. And research shows the deep …

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#YouthForChange: if you care, you commit

Posted by: Nell Goddard, #YouthForChange Ambassador, Posted on: 1 August 2014 - Categories: Female Genital Mutilation, Girls & Women, Other

#YouthForChange took place ahead of the Girl Summit 2014. The day brought together young people from around the world to ignite action on girls' rights. Nell Goddard Nell Goddard -...

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