CM Facts
How many child brides are there expected to be GLOBALLY by 2030?
61 Million
How many girls are currently enrolled in the GSP?
12
Does Tanzania currently have a law explicitly banning FGM?
No, it is covered by other laws
Name one topic the current RHE curriculum in Tanzania covers.
HIV/AIDS, anatomy...
True or False: Every continent (excluding Antartica) has a prevalence rate of child marriage?
True
Name one GSP scholar.
Dorin, Glory, Rose, Martha, Agnes, Angel, Juliana, Upendo, Teresia, Salome, Selina, Leah.
How many countries currently have some level of FGM practice?
31
Is marital rape considered illegal under Tanzanian law?
No, Penal Code Section 130 sets the age of consent at 18 but does not criminalize marital rape.
What are the 3 main causes of child marriage?
Gender Inequality, Cultural Norms/Practices & Poverty
Name the 3 villages LFAS partners with.
Mlima Shabaha, Tindegani and Sanya Station
How many types of FGM are there?
4: Clitoridectomy, Excision, Infibulation, Varies
How many grades are there in the Tanzanian education system?
Standards 1-7 and Forms 1-6
Which country has the largest prevalence rate of child marriage in sub-saharan Africa?
Niger
What is the prevalence rate of child marriage in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania?
27%
What is the prevalence rate of FGM in Tanzania?
15%
What is one topic include in LFAS's RHE Curriculum not included in Tanzania's current RHE Curriculum?
Gender Inequality/Bias, Self-Esteem/Empowerment, Human Rights, Reproductive Well-Being, Consent, Healthy Relationships
What is the prevalence rate of child marriage in Tanzania?
31%
What time of year do most child marriages in the villages take place?
Fall (September, After Standard 7 Graduation)
Name one ethnic group in Tanzania, other than the Maasai, that practices FGM.
Gogo, Rangi, Sandawi, Nyaturu, Waarusha, Luguru, Iraqw, Barbaig, Hadzabe and Kurya.
In the last decade, how many pregnant schoolgirls have been expelled in Tanzania?
55,000