UN Women Stories | Ending child marriage in Malawi

Malawi's Chief Theresa Kachindamoto has broken up over 850 child marriages in the past three years, sent the girls back to school, and banned the sexual initiations of girls.UN Women supports traditional leaders in Malawi to ensure that the recent changes in marital law are fully understood and implemented.

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Side by Side -- Women, Peace and Security

Date: Sunday, 13 January 2013

Jointly developed by the Australian Government's Australian Civil-Military Centre and UN Women, "Side by Side -- Women, Peace and Security" explores how the international community has and can meet its commitments on women, peace and security. The 30-minute documentary features an introduction by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, as well as interviews with United Nations personnel, peacekeepers, mediators, humanitarian actors, policy makers and survivors of conflict. Read more…