Africa: Helping Girls Attain Their Educational Dreams without Discrimination

[allAfrica] Nineteen-year-old Justina (not her real name) from the southwestern region of Nigeria had just been admitted to the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Nigeria, when she realized she was pregnant. Because she was unmarried, her parents refused to support her. Justina was on the verge of dropping out of school but then her community church stepped in. They arranged accommodation, healthcare, and other needs, allowing her to defer a year to take care of herself and her baby. I met Justina when her pas
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - Category: OBGYN Source Type: news