disadvantaged groups, especially for girls and women. …

. Across regions and countries, GHI scores vary considerably. South Asia and Africa south of the Sahara are home to the highest …, and social status of women continue to contribute to the high prevalence of underweight in children under five. …

In India, thousands of women, men and children slave away in the brick kilns. Common to almost all brick kilns is the … use of violence, over or implicit. Women and girls, however, are profoundly affected. Many girls and young women are raped … poverty. This report, focusing on the widespread exploitation of brick making families, reviews the situation of women …