Status report adolescents and young people in sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and challenges
Nearly half of the world's population, some 3 billion people, is under the age of 25.
Nearly half of the world's population, some 3 billion people, is under the age of 25.
The study provides information on key reproductive and sexual health indicators in young women and men age 15-24 in 38 developing countries. The data come from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and AIDS Indicator Surveys (AIS) conducted between 2001 and 2005.
The publication provides a detailed review of national laws and policies affecting women in seven francophone African countries. One part of the country review focuses on the rights of special group: female minors and adolescents.