HIV infection is much higher among adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa than among boys.

The past decade has witnessed a dramatic increase in awareness about early and forced marriage of girls as a widespread violation of human rights. In short, early and forced marriage exacerbate gender inequality and the likelihood of poor outcomes throughout life.

Globally, girls and young women are more likely to be hiV-positive than their male peers, due in large part to an array of gender inequalities that negatively impact their their mental and physical well being.

Central African Republic Country Report for the 2011-2012 Education Sector HIV and AIDS Global Progress Survey.

Democratic Republic of Congo Country Report for the 2011-2012 Education Sector HIV and AIDS Global Progress Survey.

Gabon Country Report for the 2011-2012 Education Sector HIV & AIDS Global Progress Survey.

Gambia Country Report for the 2011-2012 Education Sector HIV and AIDS Global Progress Survey.

Ghana Country Report for the 2011-2012 Education Sector HIV and AIDS Global Progress Survey.

Kenya Country Report for the 2011-2012 Education Sector HIV and AIDS Global Progress Survey.

Lesotho Country Report for the 2011-2012 Education Sector HIV and AIDS Global Progress Survey.