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2. Ages of consent in Africa - Wikipedia

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   The minimum age for consensual sex is 18 years, as specified in Article 626 of the 2004 Criminal Code—sexual outrages on minor's between 13 and 18 years. Sexual intercourse is punishable with "rigorous imprisonment" for 3–15 years. [26] The law, however, is not effectively enforced; nearly 20% of girls are married by the age of 15.

3. Burkina Faso - Wikipedia

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   Formerly the Republic of Upper Volta, the country was renamed "Burkina Faso" on 4 August 1984 by then-President Thomas Sankara.The words "Burkina" and "Faso" stem from different languages spoken in the country: "Burkina" comes from Mooré and means "upright", showing how the people are proud of their integrity, while "Faso" comes from the Dioula language (as written in N'Ko: ߝߊ߬ߛߏ߫ faso ...

4. Prostitution in Africa - Wikipedia

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   Prostitution in Burkina Faso is not specifically prohibited by the law, [4] but soliciting and pimping are illegal. [193] Burkinabe society only accepts sexual intercourse within marriage. [ 194 ] In 2009, Voice of America reported that the number of prostitutes in Burkina Faso had increased as a result of the country's poverty. [ 195 ]

5. Escaping forced marriage, Burkina Faso girls find refuge in ...

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   Forced marriages are illegal in Burkina Faso, but they remain common and often involve girls younger than 18. According to Burkina Faso's government, there were over 650 cases of forced marriage ...

6. Sex tourism - Wikipedia

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   Sex tourism is commonly regarded as a transnational challenge, as it can be seen to target marginalised demographics in developing nations, such as countries in the Americas or Southeast Asia. The chief ethical concerns arise from: the economic gap between tourists and residents, the sexual trafficking of children and women and the parties ...

7. Legality of child pornography - Wikipedia

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   Child pornography is illegal in most countries, but there is substantial variation in definitions, categories, penalties, and interpretations of laws. Differences include the definition of "child" under the laws, which can vary with the age of sexual consent; the definition of "child pornography" itself, for example on the basis of medium or degree of reality; and which actions are criminal (e ...