Reimagining Girls’ Education: Solutions to Keep Girls Learning in Emergencies presents an empirical overview of what works to support learning outcomes for girls in emergencies. Research shows that girls in emergencies are disadvantaged at all stages of education and are more likely to be out-of-school than in non-emergency settings. Girls are…

NEW YORK/GENEVA, 1 December 2020 , – Two thirds of the world’s school-age children – or 1.3 billion children aged 3 to 17 years old – do not have internet connection in their homes, according to a new joint report from UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The report How Many Children and Youth Have Internet Access at Home? notes a similar lack of access among…, Region,  , School-age children 3-17 years old unconnected at home, West and Central Africa  95% - 194 million  East and Southern Africa  88%    - 191 million South Asia  88% - 449 million Middle East and North Africa  75% - 89 million Latin America and the Caribbean  49% - 74 million Eastern Europe and Central Asia  42% - 36 million East Asia and the Pacific  32% - 183 million, Global,  , 67% - 1.3 billion, Last year, UNICEF and ITU launched Giga, a global initiative to connect every school and its surrounding community to the Internet. Working with governments, Giga has now mapped over 800,000 schools in 30 countries. With this data, Giga works with governments, industry, civil sector, and private sector partners to craft compelling investment cases…, Notes to editors:,   The report uses a globally representative analysis on the availability of internet connection in households with children and young people aged between 0-25 years old, with data from more than 85 countries.   12-year-old Elizabeth and 10-year-old Justin follow a Social Studies lesson on the EDU TV while doing their revision at home in Kibera.…

The year 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the most comprehensive global agenda for girls and women to date. We see today technological advances that we could only dream about 25 years ago, especially in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas. Yet, despite…

The Convention on the Rights of the Child states that the key goal of education is the development of the child’s personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their fullest potential. The Annual Results Report for Education is an opportunity to reflect on the lessons of the past year as UNICEF worked towards that goal – to build on…

Investing in girls’ education transforms communities, countries and the entire world. Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. They earn higher incomes, participate in the decisions that most affect them, and build better futures for themselves and their families. Girls’…, When we invest in girls’ secondary education, The lifetime earnings of girls dramatically increase National growth rates rise Child marriage rates decline Child mortality rates fall Maternal mortality rates fall Child stunting drops, Why are girls out of school?, Despite evidence demonstrating how central girls’ education is to development, gender disparities in education persist. Around the world, 132 million girls are out of school, including 34.3 million of primary school age, 30 million of lower-secondary school age, and 67.4 million of upper-secondary school age. In countries affected by conflict,…, Gender equality in education, Gender-equitable education systems empower girls and boys and promote the development of life skills – like self-management, communication, negotiation and critical thinking – that young people need to succeed. They close skills gaps that perpetuate pay gaps, and build prosperity for entire countries. Gender-equitable education systems can…, UNICEF’s work to promote girls’ education, UNICEF works with communities, Governments and partners to remove barriers to girls’ education and promote gender equality in education – even in the most challenging settings. Because investing in girls’ secondary education is one of the most transformative development strategies, we prioritize efforts that enable all girls to complete secondary…, More from UNICEF, Resources, Reimagining girls' education Reimagining Girls' Education: Solutions to Keep Girls Learning in Emergencies This resource presents an empirical overview of what works to support learning outcomes for girls in emergencies. e-Toolkit on Gender Equality in Education This course aims to strengthen the capacity of UNICEF's education staff globally in…, This report draws on national studies to examine why millions of children continue to be denied the fundamental right to primary education. GirlForce: Skills, Education and Training for Girls Now This report discusses persistent barriers girls face in the transition from education to the workforce, and how gender gaps in employment outcomes…, Investing in data is critical to understand girls’ ongoing and emerging challenges. UNICEF Gender Action Plan (2018–2021) This plan specifies how UNICEF will promote gender equality across the organization’s work, in alignment with the UNICEF Strategic Plan. Global Partnership for Education This partnership site provides data and programming…

Twenty-five years ago, some 30,000 women and men from nearly 200 countries arrived in Beijing, China, for the Fourth World Conference on Women, determined to recognize women's rights as human rights. The conference culminated in the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action : the most comprehensive policy agenda for gender…, My voice, our equal future, Every year on 11 October, the International Day of the Girl, UNICEF launches an annual campaign with girls to amplify their voices and stand up for their rights. This year, under the theme, “My voice, our equal future”, let’s seize the opportunity to reimagine  a better world inspired by adolescent girls – energized and recognized, counted and…, Ways to get involved, Share stories of inspiring adolescent girls or girl-led organizations who are developing innovative solutions or leading efforts towards positive social change, including gender equality, in their communities and nations. Let’s amplify their leadership, actions and impact to inspire others.  Participate in a youth-led digital activation launching…, A platform for action, The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action is the most progressive blueprint ever for advancing the rights of not only women but girls. Now, nearly 25 years later, the Platform for Action remains a powerful foundation for assessing progress on gender equality. It calls for a world where every girl and woman can realize all her rights, such as…, The Platform for Action specifically calls on the global community to, :  Eliminate all forms of discrimination against girls.   Eliminate negative cultural attitudes and practices against girls.   Promote and protect the rights of girls and increase awareness of their needs and potential.   Eliminate discrimination against girls in education, skills development and training.   Eliminate discrimination against girls…, Resources, A New Era for Girls: Taking stock of 25 years of progress Five actions for gender equality in the COVID-19 response Investing in the pathways to employment

Living in a rich country does not guarantee equal access to quality education

QENA, Egypt, 11 October 2018, – Donia Zakareya, 24, is a Nubian girl who was born in Qena, a city on the Nile just a few kilometers north of Luxor, in the Valley of the Kings. This region, known as Upper Egypt, is located along the Nile River in the southern part of the country. Though the area is known for its rich culture, it also holds to strict traditions, including common…

The International Day of the Girl is marked each year on 11 October to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.    , JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 11 October 2016, – Fifteen-year-old Nomonde Malaza smiles as she walks through the corridors of Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Although she is not catching a flight or travelling to far-off places, being here today is a dream come true. Nomonde is at the airport for a mentorship programme with the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) – an…

25年前，来自约200个国家的3万人抵达中国北京参加联合国第四次世界妇女大会，提出妇女权利即人权。会议最终通过了迄今为止关于 性别平等 的最全面的政策议程—— 《北京宣言》和《行动纲领》 。 接下来的数年中，世界各地的女性不断推动着这一议程的落实，引领关于性与生殖健康权利和同工同酬等一系列问题的全球运动。 如今，运动的覆盖面在不断扩大。在此过程中，青春期女童不仅是运动的受益者，也成为了运动的组织者。她们有着不同的生活背景，但都勇敢地要求就歧视、暴力和缺乏学习机会等问题采取行动。  “正因我勇敢地说服了我的父母让我去上学，而不是早早结婚，现在我才能去做我最喜欢的事情，那就是学习！”  佳纳克伊·莎，14岁，来自尼泊尔 倾听女童声音，开创平等未来 每年10月11日国际女童节，…, 打破壁垒的女童们, 在埃及，一名女孩在检修机器 一名埃及女孩漂洋过海找到自己梦寐以求的工作 在马里，一名身穿联合国儿童基金会T恤的女孩微笑着站在一对母女身旁 在马里，“重返校园”儿童宣传大使不畏艰难险阻提倡教育 三名年轻人坐在一起交谈 Teenergizer青少年社团致力于提高所有青少年对艾滋病病毒传播的认识, 《行动纲领》, 《北京宣言》和《行动纲领》是迄今为止为促进妇女和女童权利的实现而制定的最具里程碑意义的行动蓝图。近25年后的今天，《行动纲领》依然是评估性别平等进程的强大基础。《行动纲领》呼吁全世界保证每一个女童和妇女都能够实现其全部权利，包括免遭暴力、能够上学并完成学业、自主选择结婚时间和结婚对象，以及同工同酬等。, 《行动纲领》特别呼吁国际社会：, 消除针对女童的一切形式的歧视。 消除不利于女童的负面文化、态度和行为。 促进和保护女童的权利，并更加关注她们的需求和潜力。 消除在教育、技能发展和培训方面针对女童的歧视。 消除在卫生和营养方面针对女童的歧视。 消除对童工的经济剥削并保护工作中的年轻女性和女童。 消除对女童的暴力行为。 促进女童了解并参加社会、经济和政治生活。 加强家庭在提高女童地位方面的作用。, 资源, 女童新时代：盘点 25 年的进步 应对2019冠状病毒病疫情中实现性别平等的五项行动 对引导就业途径的投资