Child marriage is intricately intertwined with patriarchal gender norms, male dominance and control where sexual violence is legitimised and normalised. In whatever name, these habits should not be allowed to continue, as they subject girl children to untold suffering
OPINION | No room for toxic religious and cultural practices
As SA commemorates Women’s Month, it is important to put the spotlight on harmful cultural and religious practices that promote and encourage paedophilia and child sexual abuse...
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