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Consider This: Child Marriage (Part 1) — Between Custom, Faith, and the Law

Consider This: Child Marriage (Part 1) — Between Custom, Faith, and the Law

Marriage under native customary law has long been guided by tradition, not a fixed legal age. A new report by Sarawak Women for Women Society examines marriageable age under native adat in Sarawak, and highlights gaps between traditional practices and modern realities. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Angie Garet, President of the Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS).