Dear Girls, As we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child in 2023 under the theme “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,” we are reminded of the incredible potential that each of you possesses. This theme emphasizes not only our rights as girls but also the critical roles we play in shaping …
In many developing countries, girl children face numerous challenges, including limited accessto education, early marriage, and societal expectations that reinforce gender-basedstereotypes. These challenges often limit their potential and hinder their ability to achieve theirdreams. However, empowering girl children through education and social support can providethem with the tools and skills to overcome these challenges and …
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After her school was hit by a missile, 13-year-old Emtinan of Al Hudaydah stopped going to school for an entire year. Her family took shelter in a neighboring village, before being forced to flee again as intensive conflict resumed in the governorate. Ultimately, they sought shelter in Al-Jufainah internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in Marib …
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Beginning as early as primary school and continuing through secondary school, the journey of education can be vastly different depending on whether a child is a boy or a girl. Measuring these differences and whether they result in advantages or disadvantages for children is critical for education policy planning. Policymakers need to be equipped with …
How Do the Educational Experiences of Girls and Boys Differ? Read More »
Adolescents (children aged 10–19) are growing up in a transforming world. Technology, migration, climate change and conflict are reshaping society, forcing people across the globe to adapt to unexpected changes in their lives and work. To keep up, adolescents must be able to seize opportunities and confront challenges. They need education and skills to become lifelong learners, …
This blogpost summarizes recommendations for policy makers and explores 3 good practices for equitable remote learning, based on recent research conducted using data on education responses to COVID-19 from UNICEF staff in 127 countries. To help contain the spread COVID-19, schools have closed around the world, at its peak putting approximately 1.6 billion or 91% of the world’s enrolled students out of school (UNESCO). Governments and education stakeholders have responded swiftly implementing remote learning, using various delivery …
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The trajectory of every person’s life is influenced to a large degree by their early childhood. The first years of life are critical to children’s physical, psychological, cognitive and social development, and their experiences during these formative years have a direct effect – both positive and negative – on the adolescents and adults they will …
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This simple statement encapsulates the profound importance of investing in the well-being, education, and development of children. Children are not only the future of our society, but they are also the present. Investing in children means investing in our collective future, our communities, and our planet. The importance of investing in children is clear. Children …
Ten years since the first International Day of the Girl, we take a moment to consider how the world has changed for girls over that decade. While the lives of girls have undoubtedly improved in many respects, they still face unprecedented challenges to their education, their physical and mental wellness, and the protections needed for …
Ways the Lives of Girls are Different Today from Decade Ago Read More »
Madhamal (left) was spared an early marriage, but her sister, Vennila (right) was not so lucky. Madhamal, from a village in Tamil Nadu, India, had always dreamed of becoming a teacher. But that dream was shattered – at least temporarily – when her father attempted to force her to marry. Child marriage in India is …
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