Sixteen days of activism against gender-based violence in Burkina Faso

Ilse,J.; Simon,S.; Ilse,J; Simon,S

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Sixteen days of activism against gender-based violence in Burkina Faso

Ilse,J.; Simon,S.

Exchange On Hiv Aids, Sexuality And Gender: 14-15

2008

Document Number: 203253

Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world with 70 out of 100 people living on less than US$2 a day. Women are particularly affected by poverty as they are generally more vulnerable both economically and socially due to illiteracy. The 2007 and 2008 Human Development Report states that in Burkina Faso, 38% of the children under five years are underweight. The report further states that literacy among the 15-24 year youth category stands at 33% for boys and 27% for girls.