Child marriage in Laos remains a serious issue, especially in remote villages where poverty, distance, and lack of education shape daily life. Many girls marry at 14 or 15 and quickly become mothers, often without proper healthcare or knowledge. Some give birth in unsafe conditions, which puts both mother and baby at risk. Leaving school [...]
Morocco has made progress in fighting illiteracy, but the problem still exists. In 2024, about 24.8% of people in the country cannot read or write. This is better than 10 years ago, when the rate was 32.2%. Rural areas have seen improvement, but 38% of people there are still illiterate. In cities, the number is [...]
Education in Niger faces severe disruption due to ongoing insecurity, particularly in the Tillabéri region, where nearly 1,000 schools remain closed. Armed violence and persistent instability have forced hundreds of thousands of students out of classrooms, with over 444,000 children requiring emergency education support. Girls are especially affected, making up more than half of those [...]