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September 29, 2021

Africa: Rights Progress for Pregnant Students

(Nairobi) – African countries have taken important steps in recent years to protect the right to education of pregnant students and adolescent mothers, Human Rights Watch said today.

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Children's Rights

September 29, 2021
News Release
Africa: Rights Progress for Pregnant Students
Children's Rights

March 31, 2020
News Release
Sierra Leone: Schools Reopen for Pregnant Girls, Teen Moms
Children's Rights

November 6, 2019
Commentary
Pregnant Students in Africa Need Your Support, Not Rejection

Elin Martínez

Senior Researcher, Children's Rights Division

Agnes Odhiambo

Senior Researcher, Women's Rights Division

Published in: All Africa

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September 29, 2021 News Release

Africa: Rights Progress for Pregnant Students

Five More Sub-Saharan Countries Act to Protect Girls’ Education; Barriers Remain
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Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child Review of Sierra Leone

90th Pre-Session
March 31, 2020 News Release

Sierra Leone: Schools Reopen for Pregnant Girls, Teen Moms

Adopt Policy to Ensure Students Return, Receive Support
November 6, 2019 Commentary

Pregnant Students in Africa Need Your Support, Not Rejection
June 22, 2018 Statement

Civil society call to tackle abuses, conflict, and lack of transparency in diamond supply chain
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Africa: Pregnant Girls, Young Mothers Barred from School

African Governments Should Ensure Right to Education
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Governments Signal Continued Support for Court
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