DAR ES SALAAM, June 3 -- THE Tanzania Ending Child Marriage Network (TECMN) has urged the government to reconsider its stance on child marriage, arguing that current laws continue to oppress the girl child.

Speaking to journalists in Dar es Salaam, stakeholders emphasized the need for legal reforms, even in cases where the issue intersects with personal religious beliefs.

They stressed that the protection of girls should take precedence over customs and traditions that infringe on their rights.

Rebecca Gyumi, Executive Director of Girls Initiative and a member of TECMN, voiced concern over recent remarks made by Constitution and Legal Affairs Minister Damas Ndumbaro, who stated that the law cannot be changed as it touches on religious ...