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Study on early marriage, reproductive health and human rights Timbuktu region
The present study, initiated by NCA in prospect for the development of a new strategic plan over the period 2010 -2014,aims to collect basic information on early marriage /early pregnancies and reproductive health in the region of Timbuctou and more specifically in its interventions zones namely the cercle of Dire, Gourma Rharous, and Niafunke. The main objective is to promote action that puts a particular emphasis on the rights of girls and women for their well being and that of their families. The findings of the study show high frequency levels of early marriage; 58 % of the women surveyed got married under 18; 39 % between 15 and 17 years old and 19 % under 15. However, early marriage in general is less frequent in Timbuktu than in the regions of Gao and Mopti where they represent almost 75 % of marital marital unions.