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Because I am a Girl

Tim Butcher · 2010

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SEVEN AUTHORS, SEVEN COUNTRIES, SEVEN UNFORGETTABLE STORIESBecause I am a girl I am less likely to go to school Because I am a girl I am more likely to suffer from malnutritionBecause I am a girl I am more likely to suffer violence in the homeBecause I am a girl I am more likely to marry and start a family before I reach my twenties.Seven authors have visited seven different countries and spoken to young women and girls about their lives, struggles and hopes. The result is an extraordinary collection of writings about prejudice, abuse, and neglect, but also about courage, resilience and changing attitudes.Proceeds from sales of this book will go to PLAN, one of the world's largest child-centered community development organisations.

Book details

Year
2010
Language
English
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Editions
1
ISBN
9781409089162

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