Ghana Calls For Bill On Early and Forced Marriages
An average one out of four girls will be married off before their 18th birthday in Ghana. These child brides are often unable to effectively negotiate safe sex, leaving them vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancies. “Child marriage affects the girl socially, economically, health-wise and psychologically,” said Mrs. Aba Oppong, Chairperson … Read more