Abstract
On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), this commentary highlights the problem of violence against adolescent girls. It describes the nature and magnitude of violence faced by adolescent girls, what we know about factors that drive violence against women and against adolescent girls. It highlights the importance of promoting egalitarian gender norms, particularly during adolescence, and empowering women and girls in efforts to end such violence. Finally, it offers lessons learned from some promising interventions in this area.
Highlights
On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), this commentary highlights the problem of violence against adolescent girls
This paper describes what we know about factors that drive violence against women and against adolescent girls
It highlights the importance of promoting egalitarian gender norms and empowering women and girls in efforts to end the cycle of such violence
Summary
On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), this commentary highlights the problem of violence against adolescent girls.
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