Child marriage, education and empowerment in Uganda
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At 15, Agnes dropped out of school, forced by her parents to marry an unemployed 17-year-old who was unable to take care of her. Soon, Agnes became pregnant, but lost the baby after a difficult delivery. Malnourished and...
Africa
Asia
Children and Youth
Child labour
Children rights
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Youth employment
Gender
Gender equality - women's rights
Women's empowerment