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Boromo students advocate for school environment free from early pregnancies
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In Boromo, Bankui region, students are speaking out against early pregnancies in schools and their impact on girls' education. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, they urged the "Women's Empowerment and Demographic Dividend in Sub-Saharan Africa Plus SWEDD+" project team and the educational community to create a safe, dignified, and respectful learning environment where academic success is the priority. Students from Boromo municipal high school highlighted that school should be a sanctuary, yet many girls face unwanted pregnancies due to the pursuit of easy gains, social media influence, or negative peer pressure. Pregnant students also suffer from mockery and stigmatization, affecting their mental health and sometimes leading to school dropout. To address this, students recommend that parents engage more in their daughters' sexual education and break taboos. They also requested the administration organize regular conferences with resource persons, establish listening cells and awareness committees, and create dialogue spaces on contraceptive methods. Alidou Sawadogo, the principal of Boromo municipal high school, reported six pregnancy cases for the 2025-2026 school year, with four students successfully reintegrated. The other two could not continue due to infant care or relocation. The principal noted that school dropouts are not solely due to pregnancies but also disinterest in school, early marriages, and socioeconomic difficulties. The SWEDD+ project supports the school with
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