How Can Lesotho's Education System Better Support Pregnant Schoolgirls?
Author: Lerato Lekaota
Country: Lesotho
Source: Metro News
Summary
This paper discusses the issue of discrimination against pregnant school-going girls in Lesotho, despite the country's commitment to providing quality education for all. The Education Act of 2010 does not explicitly address the issue of pregnant students, leaving schools with the discretion of whether to allow such students to continue their education or not. To better support pregnant students, the paper proposes that the Lesotho Ministry of Education strengthens existing policies, provides psychosocial support, and offers academic support. The provision of quality education to all, including pregnant girls, is not a luxury but a fundamental right that the Lesotho government should uphold.
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