By: Trokon Wrepue – trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
MONROVIA – Reports from Grand Cape Mount County indicate that 26 schoolgirls dropped out of school during the 2024/2025 academic year due to teenage pregnancy.
The identities and whereabouts of the men responsible remain unknown, further complicating efforts to address the issue.
This alarming development has sparked widespread concern among parents, educators, and other stakeholders in the education sector. Many have described the situation as unprecedented and deeply troubling.
In response, local education authorities and community leaders are calling for urgent action.
Recommendations include the implementation of comprehensive sex education in schools, greater parental involvement, and the strict enforcement of policies aimed at protecting and empowering girls to remain in school.
According to a report from OK FM’s correspondent, the issue has drawn the attention of Grand Cape Mount County Senator Debah Varpilah, who has expressed serious concern over the increasing dropout rate among young girls.
Despite the severity of the situation, no official investigation has been launched to determine the root causes of the rising teenage pregnancy rate or the number of girls leaving school as a result.
Additionally, the Ministry of Education has yet to release any official statement or response.
The lack of action has left many parents deeply concerned about the future of their children, especially the girls who are at risk of being denied the opportunity for a better life through education.
