This research, conducted by teenage girls in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, highlights the critical challenges faced by adolescent girls, including child marriage, education barriers, gender-based violence, menstrual health issues, and economic exclusion. The study emphasizes the need for a decolonial research approach that recognizes girls as agents of change, rather than passive beneficiaries. By centering girls’ voices, the report provides key insights and recommendations for policymakers, donors, and civil society to drive meaningful change. Download the full report to explore the findings and solutions proposed by the girl researchers themselves.
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Shifting the Power: Advancing Girl-Led Research: Chapter 2 (22 downloads)
