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8 wins against gender-based discrimination, violence and injustice

By Amnesty International

Burkina Faso Burkina Faso has one of the highest rates of early marriage in the world, often leading to girls being forced to drop out of school to take care of their homes and husbands. Girls who are married off at a young age are also more likely to suffer domestic violence and health complications […] The post 8 wins against gender-based discrimination, violence and injustice appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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