Adolescent girls who remain in school are more likely to live longer, marry later & earn an income to support their families, thus helping the economic prosperity of their communities & nations. However, today +130 million girls worldwide are not in school.
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While the U.S. has been the global leader in efforts to expand & improve educational opportunities, particularly for girls, there is still more work to be done to ensure access to quality education & expand girls’ economic futures.
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#KeepingsGirlsinSchoolAct brings attention to the systemic barriers preventing girls from accessing secondary education, such as child marriage, religious or ethnic discrimination, female genital mutilation & poor safety traveling to schools >>https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-introduced-to-keep-girls-in-school …Show this thread
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I hope this works. The core family is disintegrating. A young lady needs a strong faithful family surrounding her (not foster care). Or a similar mentor.
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