Jimena, adolescent, 14 years old from Lima – Perú Media

More than 50% of girls and adolescents from 22 countries were harassed and abused on social networks, according to the study”

Jimena is 14 years old and lives in Carabayllo with her mother and sisters. This year she was the Minister of Women and Vulnerable populations for a day, on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl. In an interview with this newspaper, Jimena commented that she has seen that many women in her country do not pursue higher education because they become pregnant when they are still in school, or do not have the financial support of their parents, or their parents prefer to invest in their sons.  Jimena took the opportunity to urge public officials to take into account girls’ and adolescents’ opinion when drafting their projects or policies addressed to them.”