Tanzania: Relief As Child Marriages Decrease in BAHI

BAHI District Authorities said yesterday that, the campaign to end child and forced marriage in the area has gained momentum, with more children attending classes since the launching of the campaign in February, this year.

At least one in every three girls is married off before her 18th birthday in the area. The District Commissioner, Ms Elizabeth Kitundu said, the situation had "reached a crisis level.

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