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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
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Siviwe Gwarube: Education department to focus on pit toilets before gender-neutral bathrooms

LGBT+ groups have accused the department of delays in adopting policies for gender identity and sexual orientation in schools

  • Umamah Bakharia
9 min read