State of the World's Girls 2026: Change her forecast - How the climate crisis fuels sexual violence, child marriage and unintended pregnancy, and limits girls’ futures
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Plan International, as published by ReliefWeb
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New global research examines the impact of climate change on girls' lives. A large-scale analysis and survey of girls in several countries provide insight into the risks they face. Climate disasters are linked to increased risks of violence, child marriage, and teenage pregnancy.
The study, which spanned over three decades, combined health and climate data from more than 50 countries. It also included in-depth interviews and discussions with girls from various countries, including Bangladesh, Kenya, Peru, Senegal, and Zimbabwe. Further details on the research findings are available, highlighting the need to address the effects of climate change on girls' health, safety, and futures.
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