Malawians have hailed President Bingu wa Mutharika for refusing to sign the Constinutional amendment bill into law that allows Malawian girls to marry at the age of 16 with consent from their parents. The Family Planning Association of Malawi argues that young girls are at a higher risk of death because of pregnancy-related complications and that the marriage of 16-year olds is akin to child abuse because, as a minor, they cannot give valid consent. Read More....
Monday, September 7, 2009
Malawians hail Bingu for refusing to assent to ‘Chidyamakanda Bill’
Malawians have hailed President Bingu wa Mutharika for refusing to sign the Constinutional amendment bill into law that allows Malawian girls to marry at the age of 16 with consent from their parents. The Family Planning Association of Malawi argues that young girls are at a higher risk of death because of pregnancy-related complications and that the marriage of 16-year olds is akin to child abuse because, as a minor, they cannot give valid consent. Read More....
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