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UN officials: Terrorist activity is surging in Africa’s Sahel, endangering women and girls
- Terrorist activity is increasing in Africa's Sahel region, causing severe challenges for women and girls, according to senior U.N. officials.
- Over 1 million girls are not attending school due to violence in the region, with 60% of them having never been in a classroom.
- Women report feeling unsafe while traveling to school, amid high rates of sexual and gender-based violence.
- The violence leads to family displacement and market closures, resulting in a collapse of women's livelihoods.
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U.N officials: Terrorist activity is surging in Africa's Sahel, endangering women and girls
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UN officials: Terrorist activity is surging in Africa's Sahel, endangering women and girls
Senior U.N. officials war that terrorist activity is surging in Africa’s volatile Sahel region,, and it's making life more difficult and dangerous for women and girls.
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