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Namibia passes law against same-sex marriage


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Namibia's upper house of parliament on Wednesday passed a law banning same-sex marriage and punishing their supporters, seen as an unconstitutional attack by the LGBTQ community. The text, aimed at contradicting a judgment of the Supreme…

Japanese Princess Marries College Sweetheart, Gives up Title


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Japan's Princess Mako, the Emperor's niece, has married her college sweetheart, giving up her royal title and saying she was determined to build a happy life with her "irreplaceable" husband after a tumultuous engagement. In a news…

Taboos, Stigma Cause Divorce In Nigeria- Foundation


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Taboos and Stigma have been identified as a major issue militating against marriages in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nigeria at large. The President and Founder of Helpline Foundation for the Needy, Mrs.…

Zimbabwean teen teaches taekwondo to fight child marriage


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In Zimbabwe, where girls as young as 10 are forced to marry due to poverty or traditional and religious practices, a teenage taekwondo enthusiast is using the sport to give girls in an impoverished community a fighting chance at life.…