University of Kansas: Research finds efforts to end child marriage in Malawi leave out local knowledge, culture
April 13, 2026
April 13, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 13 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Research finds efforts to end child marriage in Malawi leave out local knowledge, culture
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Child marriage in Malawi has proven to be a persistent problem. Nearly 40% of girls are married by the age of 18 despite legal reforms.
New research from the University of Kansas draws on insights from those working on the issue in the country. Attempts . . .
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Research finds efforts to end child marriage in Malawi leave out local knowledge, culture
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Child marriage in Malawi has proven to be a persistent problem. Nearly 40% of girls are married by the age of 18 despite legal reforms.
New research from the University of Kansas draws on insights from those working on the issue in the country. Attempts . . .