Minister of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare Doreen Sioka yesterday took a stand against harmful cultural practices, including early and arranged marriages for children. She said those taking part in harmful cultural practices to the detriment of Namibian children will be prosecuted.
Sioka was speaking at Okondaunwe at Opuwo at the commemoration of the Day of the Namibian Child.
She said men who enter into marriages with children will also be prosecuted.