Zimbabwe girls use ancient Nhanga to combat child marriage

Young women and girls in Zimbabwe are using an ancient tradition to fight child marriages and campaign for gender equality.

Inside a white tent in rural northeastern Zimbabwe, girls discuss sexuality, child marriage, teen pregnancy, gender bias, education, economic empowerment and the law. Nothing is off limits.

“This is a safe space, every girl feels free,” said 18-year-old Anita Razo, who joined at 14 and now mentors younger…