The Global Partnership for Education (GPE), hosted by the World Bank, reports that 118 million girls are out of school worldwide.
Limited educational opportunities for girls result in an estimated $30 trillion loss in lifetime productivity and earnings globally.
The GPE report, Why Invest in Girls’ Education, stresses that girls have the right to quality education and must complete their studies.
Investing in girls’ education boosts economic growth, curbs infant mortality, and improves child nutrition, the report highlights.
The GPE’s Girls’ Education Accelerator supports girls in countries where education disparities are most severe through targeted funding.
Since 2022, El Salvador and Zimbabwe have benefited from grants aimed at tackling gender stereotypes and improving access to education.
Nigeria and Pakistan, among nations with high child marriage rates, are eligible but lack sufficient funding for large-scale interventions.
The GPE urges increased investment to ensure every girl can access education, unlocking their full potential and driving economic progress.
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