6 Reasons Why Sarawakian Girls Marry At An Early Age
September 28, 2023
In 2020, a Sarawakian girl from the Penan tribe was reported to have been legally married at the age of 12 years old to a
Category: Child Marriage
Child Pornography Creepily On The Rise: Reasons Why And Safeguarding Children At Risk
September 26, 2023
A quick scroll on social media would indicate that Malaysians’ news feeds are typically saturated with endless news of petty politicking, dress code fiascos, and
What’s The Future For Child Brides Who Become Young Moms?
March 2, 2022
Mary* and Norita* from East Malaysia tied the knot when they were 12 and 13 respectively – one for love and one to ease the
10 Unsettling Facts About Child Marriage in Malaysia
December 9, 2021
In the eyes of activists, the occurrence of child marriages robs boys and girls from their childhood. However, the same sentiment is not shared by
Tackling Child Marriage Among The Natives In Sabah
March 24, 2021
Child marriages have negative impacts. It doesn’t take a scientist or a scholar to tell you that. The thought of a young child getting married
Child Marriage Perpetuates In Malaysia
March 16, 2021
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it has become a memory” Dr Seuss.
[Talk Summary] Breaking The Stigma On Periods And More
March 15, 2021
Across the globe, topics regarding menstruation are deemed as taboo. A quick Google search can get you an endless list of euphemisms used to describe
Kemiskinan Adalah Satu Faktor Utama Perkahwinan Kanak-kanak
January 12, 2021
Hampir 30% daripada keseluruhan kes perkahwinan kanak-kanak di dunia berlaku di rantau Asia Selatan. Isu ini amat serius kerana jumlah ini meningkat sebanyak 12 juta setiap tahun dan merampas masa depan gadis-gadis muda.
Sticky Situation: Sarawak Has The Highest Number Of Child Marriages
November 20, 2020
Child marriage is an occurrence that happens throughout Malaysia. It affects all races, ethnicity, religion, and gender throughout various communities in the nation.
Child Marriage: The Promise Of A ‘Better Life’
November 19, 2020
Child marriage is considered a way of giving children a chance at a better life whilst also reducing one more mouth to feed. Low-income families face the real burden of putting food on the table. As a result of that, studies have shown a higher prevalence of child marriages among low-income communities.