×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Global interfaith launch initiative to protect Kilifi girls against early marriage

16-year-old girl who sought refuge at the Kajiado county commissioner's office after running away from a 45-year-old man who had forcibly married her forcing her to abandon school. [Courtesy]

An interfaith organisation has pledged to fight harmful social and gender norms in a bold step towards transforming the lives of adolescent girls and young women in Kilifi County.

The Faith to Action Network has already announced the start of the construction of an interfaith adolescent girls' health hub project at Pwani University to combat the social ills.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902