Hajia Lamnatu Adam

Child Marriage Rampant In 5 Districts of Northern Region

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Five districts in the Northern Region have recorded the highest rate of child marriage considered as a major human right abuse. The identified districts are Sagnarigu, Nanumba North, Gusheigu, Saboba and Mion. This is contained in the report of a survey conducted by Songtaba, a Non-Governmental Organization promoting girl-child and women rights in the Northern … Read more

Child Marriage Increases By 42% In Northern Ghana

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Women empowerment advocacy organization called Songtaba has disclosed an increased 42%.percentage of child marriage and gender based violence in Northern Ghana. This situation, according to Songtaba’s programmes Director, Hajia Lamnatu Adam is above the national average of 24%. “The situation in Northern Ghana is far above the national average and I believe religious bodies are … Read more