COVID-19 to Cause an Increase in Child Marriages?

Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson, Voice of the Children

28-May-20 14:30

COVID-19 to Cause an Increase in Child Marriages?

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The novel coronavirus isn’t done dealing devastating blows. Recent reports indicate that the COVID-19 could cause a spike in child marriages. We discuss some of these reports as well as interview an expert on what the situation is like in Malaysia.

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues

Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Covid-19, Coronavirus, child marriage, underage marriage, child bride, poverty,

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