Off the balance sheet: the impact of the economic crisis on girls and young women
A review of the evidence
This 2013 report by Plan and ODI examines the continuing and deepening impact economic crisis is having on girls and young women worldwide. Some of the key highlights are:
- Family poverty has more impact on girls survival than boys; a 1 per cent fall in GDP increases infant mortality by 7.4 deaths per 1,000 births for girls versus 1.5 for boys.
- Cuts in health budgets leave adolescent girls even more vulnerable during pregnancy. And currently pregnancy is a leading cause of death for 14-19 year olds.
- It is frequently adolescent girls who leave school to look after families when their mothers work longer hours and travel further in search of work. Primary school completion rates often decline during periods of economic contraction with girls experiencing 29 per cent decrease versus 22 per cent for boys.
- It is also the girls and young women who may often be compelled to take on riskier employment themselves to contribute to declining family budgets.
Published : 31st January 2013
Author : Maria Stavropoulou and Nicola Jones [ More From This Author ]
Publisher : Overseas Development Institute [ More From This Publisher ]
Rights : Overseas Development Institute
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