"Since girls are at home, the protection is no more. They are out there, there is no monitoring; they have ample time to practise FGM and child marriage.” Covid's effects on harmful practices & schools as safe havens ➡️ https://t.co/0N8UYYRHk8 https://
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The perceived effects of COVID-19 pandemic on female genital mutilation/cutting and child or forced marriages in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Senegal https://t.co/yNNh7zqIuQ
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RT @AHAFoundation: In at least three countries, the pandemic has contributed to an increase in child marriages & FGM. Opportunities for ear…
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In at least three countries, the pandemic has contributed to an increase in child marriages & FGM. Opportunities for early interventions were missed because of lockdowns. Our hearts break for the girls who continue to suffer from these practices. https