Children born on an unlucky day

In Madagascar the murder or rejection of children thought to be “born on an unlucky day” continues in some places.

In Madagascar the murder or rejection of children thought to be “born on an unlucky day” has totally disappeared in Antananarivoville. However, the rejection or even murder of children thought to be born on an "unlucky day" in the region of Mananjary (south eastern Madagascar) continues although it is the subject of discussions between local leaders and others (Concluding Observations, 2003, paragraph 30)

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