Why is child marriage still pervasive in Malawi?

23/05/2025 24 min
Why is child marriage still pervasive in Malawi?

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Episode Synopsis

Despite the introduction of legislation to prevent the marriage of underage girls in Malawi, the practice remains relatively widespread. Traditional leaders are accused of perpetuating the problem and religious leaders are urging the government to step intervene. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Memory Chisenga, a child rights activist, and DW correspondent Chimwemwe Padatha in Lilongwe.