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  1. The Elders speak: Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter and Mary Robinson

    … against the oppression of women and girls in the name of religion and tradition. Three of the esteemed members … things - but the suffering of a mother who has lost her child is not dependent on her nationality, ethnicity or … also lead to girls discontinuing their schooling. Marriage at a young age is a terrible risk for girls. Those …

    admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31

  2. Women's rights must not be taken for granted

    … every woman should be able to breastfeed her child, have a much longer pregnancy leave and access to … dignity of any county, rich or poor. The misuse of religion and tradition is holding women back I … the latter.” He also made clear that “child marriage, the physical abuse of women, women’s slavery, …

    Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31

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