Berhane Hewan ("Light for Eve"): Increasing Opportunities to Delay Marriage and Promote Schooling (Policy Brief)
This policy brief describes girls' experience of early marriage, education, and sexual behavior in rural Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Findings are drawn from a baseline study conducted in 2011, in rural Awi zone of the Amhara Region. Approximately 2,500 girls ages 12 to 17 were interviewed, as well as 500 parents. The brief also discusses efforts in the region to delay marriage and promote girls' schooling. (excerpt)
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Length:
4 pp
Year:
2012
Organization:
Population Council
Languages:
English
Author(s):
Erulkar A; Muthengi-Karei E