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Stigma and aid cuts limit African girls’ access to contraception

Stigma and aid cuts limit African girls’ access to contraception

Some girls avoid contraception because they fear being judged or recognized at a clinic.

In Zimbabwe, mobile clinics offer adolescents a more private way to get birth control and health advice.

Aid cuts are putting some of these services at risk.

Losing access can make it harder for girls to avoid unplanned pregnancies and stay in school.

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