1. Nearly 1 in 4 adolescent girls who have been in a relationship experience physical or sexual intimate partner violence by age 20. Approximately 2
1. Nearly 1 in 4 adolescent girls who have been in a relationship experience physical or sexual intimate partner violence by age 20.
Approximately 24% of adolescent girls aged 15–19 who have been in relationships report experiencing such violence. World Health Organization (WHO)+1World Health Organization (WHO)+1
2. Over 230 million girls and women have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM).
FGM is practiced in 30 countries across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, often on girls between infancy and age 15. World Health Organization (WHO)+1Wikipedia+1
3. Approximately 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence.
This includes both intimate partner and non-partner sexual violence. United Nations+4World Health Organization (WHO)+4World Health Organization (WHO)+4World Health Organization (WHO)+1World Health Organization (WHO)+1
4. Depression is the leading cause of illness for women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Women aged 15–49 are most affected, with the region ranking highest globally for depression among women. World Bank Blogs
5. Girls in conflict-affected areas are 2.5 times more likely to be out of school.
In fragile and conflict-affected contexts, girls face significant barriers to education. World Bank Blogs
6. In Sub-Saharan Africa, only 25% of girls complete upper secondary education.
This low completion rate highlights significant educational disparities. World Bank Blogs+3Wikipedia+3World Health Organization (WHO)+3
7. Child marriage remains prevalent, with 39,000 girls married each day.
Early marriage often leads to early pregnancy and associated health risks. Wikipedia
8. In some regions, girls are subjected to sex-selective practices leading to skewed sex ratios.
In countries like India and China, cultural preferences for sons have led to significant gender imbalances. Wikipedia
9. Girls are more likely to be engaged in child labor, especially in domestic work.
This form of labor often exposes them to exploitation and limits educational opportunities.
10. In the Arab world, 48% of women do not own a mobile phone.
This digital divide limits access to information and opportunities. World Bank Blogs
11. Obesity rates among women are alarmingly high in some Middle Eastern countries.
For instance, in Kuwait, 55% of women are considered obese, posing significant health risks.
12. Women in the Arab world hold only 7% of parliamentary seats.
This underrepresentation highlights ongoing gender disparities in political participation. World Bank Blogs
I wonder if they call people who speak up for and advocate for the rights of girls in these regions “bigots” and “hateful” too? But then again, who cares? Girls matter. Girls are more important.
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