Girls born in some of the most poorest regions in the world will be one of the most disadvantaged people on earth. Globally 1 in 5 girls (that’s 66 million) are denied an education by the daily realities of poverty, violence and discrimination. Every day, girls are subjected to violence at school, or taken out of school to be married at far too young an age.
A girl who makes it through both high quality primary and secondary education is…
- Less likely to experience violence or marry and have children whilst she is still a child.
- More likely to be literate, healthy and survive into adulthood, as are her children.
- More likely to reinvest her income back into her family, community and country.
- More likely to understand her rights and be a force for change.
The video below is by Plan International, and aims to highlight the continuing inequality that girls face around the world today.
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