The impact of early pregnancies on education of girls in Africa

Louisa Akwanka

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Conflicts, underlying customs and traditions predispose young girls in Africa to falling pregnant early and often forcefully, which inturn often impedes or halts access to proper education. The need to step up lobbying to protect their rights is thus of the essence. I did the report for radio and tv

Language

English

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African (General)

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in the North region considered an education priority zone. The acquisition of proper education has been observed to be even more challenging for females of school going age. Given the higher risk they are exposed to of being victims of early marriages and pregnancies. In Biology division, for instance, statistics reveal that over 85% of these weak child did not return to school in 2018 with 93 reported to have gotten pregnant last year alone. For instance, a situation decried by stakeholders, the brainstorming session organized to that effect in Cara by the Ministry of the Economy Planning and Regional Development. With the technical support of the non governmental organization Suhel Women Empowerment and demographic dividend was a platform for the identification of the challenges linked to local realities victims in this part of the country endear including stigmatization who until now were often up lashed to suspend their studies and could only resume after delivery, which in turn dealt a heavy blow on their mental and physical wellbeing, stakeholders expressed the hope that concrete solutions be sought and implemented by the competent authorities to empower these victims, enjoy uninterrupted access to education to guarantee a more fulfilled life Louisa aquatica, chateau, Cr Tv News Gara.