Nearly 3 in 5 (57%) teenage girls reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless, the highest level in a decade.
A study across sub-Saharan Africa found 28.8% of girls reported experiencing physical or sexual violence. teen school gril
Girls' self-confidence dropped from 68% to 55% between 2017 and 2023, largely linked to social media use. School Environment & Social Factors Nearly 3 in 5 (57%) teenage girls reported
Girls feel more pressure than boys to look good (55%) and fit in socially (45%). " Education Week .
Recent research highlights a severe crisis regarding the mental health and safety of teenage school girls, with data indicating record levels of sadness, suicide risk, and violence.
"The State of Girls' Mental Health and Self-Confidence," Education Week .