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One in every five girls across sub-Saharan Africa has experienced rape or sexual assault before turning 18 . Photo: File
ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY

Supporting adolescent girls advances us all this International Women’s Day

One in every five girls across sub-Saharan Africa has experienced rape or sexual assault before turning 18

  • Etleva Kadilli
5 min read
In sub-Saharan Africa, more than 6-million pregnant and parenting girls are out of school. Research shows one of the best ways to help young moms build a life for them and their babies is to help them to finish secondary school. (Envato Elements)
ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY

6 million young moms in Africa are not in school — but they could be

However, restrictive policies, stigma, discrimination and financial hardship can stand in the way of girls continuing their education

  • Shanice Kasura
  • Itumeleng Senetla
  • Chiedza Chinakwetu
  • Alice Armstrong
  • Jane Kelly
8 min read