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Teenage pregnancies in Africa rocket during Covid-19 lockdown

Teenage pregnancies in Africa rocket during Covid-19 lockdown By Rapula Moatshe Share Pretoria – Many young girls across the continent won t be returning to schools under the eased lockdown restrictions due to a high number of pregnancies that occurred since the Covid-19 pandemic hit Africa. This was the sad reality shared yesterday by participants during a virtual round-table discussion hosted by MenEngage Africa. Speakers deliberated on the impact of Covid-19 on the lives of men and women, and its effects on gender-based violence. Teenage pregnancies were also highlighted as having been on the increase during the pandemic period. According to a report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco), around one million girls across sub-Saharan Africa who fell pregnant during Covid-19 school closures will not be returning to school.

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