Why adolescent girls? Why now?

A statistical snapshot of the state of adolescent girls in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tres adolescentes peruanas de la región Ucayali.
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Highlights

This statistical brochure highlights that adolescent girls in Latin America and the Caribbean face a range of challenges that jeopardize their rights to quality health and nutrition, learning and skills building opportunities, economic security and freedom from violence, exploitation, and harmful practices.

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State of Adolescent Girls in Latin American and the Caribbean

Promoting the rights, freedom, power and well-being of every adolescent girl.
Promoting the rights, freedom, power and well-being of every adolescent girl
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