Girls Empowerment Network

Fighting Child Marriage and Sex Abuse: A Talk with TED Speaker Memory Banda

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Malawi
Memory Banda
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Traditionally in Malawi, it’s taboo to talk about sex. But recently this country has been front and center in a worldwide discussion about cultural practices that promote sexual abuse and early marriage.

by Heather Ostalkiewicz, COTN-USA Staff Writer and Podcast Producer

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