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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?

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:  PoliticsLaw and Legal MattersSocial Issues

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