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UNFPA

"Everyday in developing countries, 20,000 girls below age 18 give birth. Nine in 10 of these births occur within marriage or a union. This has consequences on the health, education, employment, and rights of an untold millions of girls. What are the challenges of adolescent pregnancy, and what can we do to ensure girls have a health and safe transition into adulthood?"

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Abstract: UNFPA

"Everyday in developing countries, 20,000 girls below age 18 give birth. Nine in 10 of these births occur within marriage or a union. This has consequences on the health, education, employment, and rights of an untold millions of girls. What are the challenges of adolescent pregnancy, and what can we do to ensure girls have a health and safe transition into adulthood?" 
URL to article: http://www.unfpa.org/swop