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In Uganda, more than a third of all inhabitants live below the poverty line. Children are the primary victims of this deplorable economic situation. Their families cannot ensure their health or their well-being, particularly in remote regions of the country.
Some children are sent to live in towns and cities as it is thought that they will be better off living in urban areas. Instead, they often end up living on the streets.
Access to education, for example, is a privilege from which only the most fortunate children benefit.
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From Uganda
Mayan man from the town of San Martín Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
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Woman and her baby from the Mursi tribe.
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Young woman from the Nyangatom tribe.
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While there have been some positive recent steps to fight violence against women in Uganda, in particular the adoption of laws criminalising female genital mutilation and sanctioning domestic violence, measures necessary to ensure the implementation of these measures are lacking, whilst other much needed reforms of discriminatory laws have stalled.
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From Uganda
The practice child marriage is widespread in Uganda. One estimates that the number of young girls who marry before the age of 18 exceeds 46%. The consequences are grave, especially for very young girls (12-13 years of age is the average in certain villages).
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From Uganda
Young Mongolian woman from Ulaanbaatar.
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From Mongolia
Mother and child from the Mursi tribe.
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This is Mauda. For a very interesting account of her life please follow the link. http://www.photito.com/Other/Meet-Mauda/
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From Uganda
Antonio, head of a gypsy family in Spain..
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From Spain
Old mayan lady in the town of xela, Guatemala.
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Many Ugandan children suffer from malnutrition. The country’s northeastern region is very arid and the most affected. There, the land is too dry to produce an adequate amount of food; consequently, food shortages are a regular problem. In 2010, around 40% of children under the age of 5 suffered from dietary shortcomings.
Malnutrition among children has a serious impact on their health. Some die from it, while others exhibit deficiencies that can lead to any number of diseases. Lack of nourishment can have harmful effects that are sometimes felt for the entire duration of one’s life.
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From Uganda
Three year old Mongolian boy.
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From Mongolia
British, muslim, police officer.
