Challenges and potential solutions for adolescent girls in urban settings: A rapid evidence review

This review explores the vulnerabilities of girls and young women who are flocking to cities and urban centres for employment

From:
Department for International Development
Published
25 July 2017
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Social Change
Authors:
Chant, S, Klett-Davies, M, Ramalho, J

Abstract

This rapid evidence review explores the vulnerabilities of adolescent girls and young women who are increasingly flocking to cities and urban centres for employment. It reviews efforts to target this cohort and highlights emerging, promising interventions that might help to mitigate the specific risks that urban girls face.

Given the evidence base on urban adolescent experiences is thin, this rapid evidence review aims to outline gaps in existing knowledge on the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by adolescent girls in urban contexts, so as to contribute to evidence-informed programming and policy dialogues and action.

This review is an output of the Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) programme

Citation

Chant, S., Klett-Davies, M. and Ramalho, J. (2017) Challenges and potential solutions for adolescent girls in urban settings: a rapid evidence review. London: Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence.

Challenges and potential solutions for adolescent girls in urban settings: A rapid evidence review

Published 25 July 2017
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