Educate and Empower Girls in Mexico: Difference between revisions
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In the state of Hidalgo 15% of the population is indigenous and in Chiapas they represent 27%. Teenage girls ages 12 to 18 years have a dropping out rate of 21% in Chiapas and 16% in Hidalgo. Most importantly girls from these areas are highly vulnerable to teen pregnancy, gender based violence, cheap labor and poverty. | In the state of Hidalgo 15% of the population is indigenous and in Chiapas they represent 27%. Teenage girls ages 12 to 18 years have a dropping out rate of 21% in Chiapas and 16% in Hidalgo. Most importantly girls from these areas are highly vulnerable to teen pregnancy, gender based violence, cheap labor and poverty. | ||
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Revision as of 05:28, 2 February 2023
| Organization | Yo Quiero Yo Puedo |
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| Region | Mexico |
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| ProjectLeader | Martha Edith Givaudan Moreno |
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Children, young people and specifically girls become excluded and struggle to achieve optimal development because of social and economic inequality in Mexico. More importantly, girls that encounter such disadvantages become vulnerable to risky outcomes like dropping out of school, gender based violence, alcohol abuse, drug use and teen pregnancy.
Challenge
In the state of Hidalgo 15% of the population is indigenous and in Chiapas they represent 27%. Teenage girls ages 12 to 18 years have a dropping out rate of 21% in Chiapas and 16% in Hidalgo. Most importantly girls from these areas are highly vulnerable to teen pregnancy, gender based violence, cheap labor and poverty.
Long-Term Impact
The majority of girls in the areas enrolls and attends school. Achieve an improvement in resilience and risky behavior regarding sexual health, violence and self-esteem among students. A sense of understanding and commitment to support girls' education is created within the communities.
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Project Gallery
Girls learning in class
