submitted about 4 years ago by peaceOfMind
- Ruth Banda, a 17-year-old from Malawi, was forced into marriage at 15 due to poverty and family circumstances.
- Despite facing abuse from her husband, she bravely decided to divorce him and return to her mother's household, where she hopes to go back to school and pursue her dream of becoming a medical doctor.
- Child marriages remain a significant issue in Malawi, driven by factors such as poverty, cultural beliefs, and lack of education, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions to address this harmful practice.
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