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Uganda's Schools: Coercive Pregnancy Tests Violate Girls' Rights

4/10/2025

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In Uganda, the troubling practice of coercive pregnancy testing in schools is resulting in the expulsion of girls, breaching both national guidelines and their human rights. Fourteen-year-old Auma Angella experienced the shame of being tested without her consent. Despite existing legal protections, stigma and fear continue to perpetuate this injustice, as revealed by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.

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Story summary

In Uganda, the troubling practice of coercive pregnancy testing in schools is resulting in the expulsion of girls, breaching both national guidelines and their human rights. Fourteen-year-old Auma Angella experienced the shame of being tested without her consent. Despite existing legal protections, stigma and fear continue to perpetuate this injustice, as revealed by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.