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Girls' Progress a Mixed Bag Worldwide

Despite a decline in early marriage, girls still face widespread violence and harassment, and their progress is threatened by climate change and social pushback. A new report from Plan International shows that while there are positive trends, such as increased access to education, the biggest risk to girls' progress is an increase in extreme measures like early marriage. The study followed 142 girls over 18 years in nine countries and found that 54% experienced online harassment or intimidation. Girls are spending more time on unpaid household work, which takes up hours each day, reducing their time for education.
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