Malawi
National Partnerships and Coalitions in Malawi
In this country we have a national partnership. Many Girls Not Brides member organisations have come together to accelerate progress to end child marriage in their countries by forming National Partnerships and coalitions. Below is an overview of what and where these networks are, what they do and how they work with Girls Not Brides.
Content featuring Malawi
Reviewing progress on the SADC Model Law to end child marriage across 16 countries
Government of Malawi Announces Increased Commitment to End Child Marriage
El Gobierno de Malawi anuncia un mayor compromiso para terminar con el matrimonio infantil
Girls’ education and child marriage
Brief exploring the key facts, two-way impacts, common drivers and solutions on education and child marriage. Updated in September 2022.
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