Article 5SC4J Tanzania to lift ban on teenage mothers returning to school

Tanzania to lift ban on teenage mothers returning to school

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Alice McCool in Kampala
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Girls to have two years in which to return to school after giving birth, but will still be excluded whilst pregnant

The Tanzanian government has announced it will lift a controversial ban on teenage mothers continuing their education.

Girls will have two years in which to return to school after giving birth, the ministry of education said. However, the move is not legally binding and girls will continue to be banned from class while pregnant.

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