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Astrid Treffry-Goatley & Sadiyya Haffejee

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Astrid Treffry-Goatley & Sadiyya Haffejee

A 2016 survey found that more than 91,000 girls between the ages of 12 and 17 were married, divorced or cohabiting with men. Photo: File
EARLY AND FORCED MARRIAGE

A new generation of girls is fighting forced marriage in South Africa

Although we have progressive legislation, entrenched patriarchal norms and economic hardship continue to leave girls vulnerable

  • Astrid Treffry-Goatley & Sadiyya Haffejee
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