Africa: Pregnant Girls, Young Mothers Barred from School
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Tens of thousands of pregnant girls and adolescent mothers are banned or discouraged from attending school across Africa. The African Union needs to work closely with all its member countries to ensure that no girl is denied her right to an education because she becomes pregnant.
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Africa: Pregnant Girls, Young Mothers Barred from School
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