Effect of Chronic Poverty on Girl Child Exploitation and Human Right in a Depressing Economy

Abstract

This study seeks to determine the extent poverty increases the girl child exploitation in a depressing economy. Also, the study further seeks to examine the impact of poverty on human rights in a depressing economy. The study employs descriptive research design (DRD) and library research strategy (LRS). Indications from literature reviewed show that poverty promotes GCE and promotes violation of the girl child rights (GCR). The study further revealed that the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria increased significantly in 2024. The study therefore concludes that there is a need for partnership with SMEs like Restfarms and Associates following the increased rate of out-of-school children in Nigeria despite the yearly budget and programs by the WHO, UNICEF, ILO, among others in Nigeria. The study strongly recommends that investors, international companies should make funding available, either as a grant or foreign direct investment to Restfarms and Associates to commence operations in Nigeria in April 2025.