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Senators call on boys to shield girls from abuse, nurture mutual respect

Kenya Women Parliamentary Association say the rising cases of teenage pregnancies, new HIV infections, and GBV among learners are alarming. [File, Standard]

Senators have pleaded with boys to protect girls against sexual violence and avoid engaging in casual sex that could lead to sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.

Speaking during the Senate Mashinani sessions held in schools, legislators under the umbrella of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association they said the rising cases of teenage pregnancies, new HIV infections, and sexual and gender-based violence among learners are alarming.

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