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Author: Foluyinka “Yinka” Fakoya

Foluyinka “Yinka” Fakoya is a Research and Program Associate with ICRW’s Gender, Economic Empowerment and Livelihoods team. In this role, she conducts literature reviews and other secondary data searches; contributes to the papers, research reports, presentations, articles and proposals on gender and economic empowerment; and monitors projects, project budgets and work plans, contracts and ensures timely submission of deliverables. Yinka also manages communications with local and international partners and liaises with sub-grantees and consultants.
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COVID-19 and Young Girls: Expect Increases in Child Marriage and Teen Pregnancy

Foluyinka “Yinka” Fakoya

Globally, nine out of 10 children are in lockdown in their homes as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic. But for too many young girls, their homes are not safe places. Experience shows that during health emergencies, children—especially young girls—face increased risk of sexual exploitation and abuse.

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