The Evidence

State of the Worlds Girls 2008 Report

Think about war and you probably picture men with guns, tanks and fighting. The last thing likely to come to mind is the image of a young woman. And yet, whether as civilians or soldiers, young women play a key role in times of conflict, and continue to be affected after the conflict is over.

The 2008 report examines the state of girls in conflict situations around the world and looks at what happens to them before, during and after war– and what can and should be done to protect them.

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