Burundi: School Ban On Expectant Teens 'Skewed' Against Girls' Education

Nairobi — "All girls have a right to education regardless of their pregnancy, marital or motherhood status"

Burundi's ban on pregnant girls and expectant teen fathers attending school is not only a violation against children's right to education, but also unfairly discriminates against girls, campaigners said on Wednesday.

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