Brewerville - As part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Julia Duncan-Cassell, has urged traditional female zoes not to encourage early child marriage. Addressing female zoes at the Traditional Village for Peace in Brewerville City over the weekend, the Gender Minister explained that they could not end the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence without meeting the Traditional Female Zoes, whom she praised for upholding the nation’s culture and tradition. According to the Gender Minister, her mother did not get a formal education. Madam Duncan-Cassell further praised Mama Tomah, the head of the Traditional Female Zoes for her leadership in transforming the peace village. We should not forget about the background of our culture,” she told the Gender Minister and party.

Source: Front Page Africa December 11, 2017 01:07 UTC