QMAM advises leaders to deal with forced marriages

QMAM has advised traditional and religious leaders to take an active role in the fight against early marriages in the country.

The remarks have been made by the Programs Manager for QMAM, Osman Chunga, during a community mobilization meeting on ending child marriages in the area of Traditional Authority Kasakula in Ntchisi district.

Chunga said it is unfortunate that cases of child marriages continue to rise in the country especially in remote areas hence the mobilization campaigns.

“We have managed to rescue 42 girls and boys from marriages out of 72 reported cases of early marriages,” Chunga

In his remarks, Senior Chief Kasakula appreciated QMAM for sensitizing people in his area on the dangers of early marriages among others.

Senior Chief Kasakula said he will ensure that all early marriages are ended and all children stay in school.

On her part, Ntchisi District Gender Officer, Hannah Kisyombe said with the help of other partners, they hope that cases of early marriages will end in the district.

During the meeting, QMAM awarded chiefs, the police, the council and religious leaders among others with three hundred Thousand Kwacha for taking a leading role in ending child marriage in the district.