Submitted by Xinran Chen on Wed, 2018-11-07 22:33
Ensuring girls can go to school and complete their education is critical for improving lives. Girls who benefit from a quality education become healthier, more productive adults. They’re less likely to marry at an early age and more likely to be formally employed and to have higher earnings. But poverty remains the key factor for determining whether a girl goes to school. Studies consistently show that girls who face multiple disadvantages—such as having low family income, living in remote or underserved locations, having a disability, or belonging to a minority ethno-linguistic group—are farthest behind in terms of attending and finishing school. Educating girls not only provides them with the foundation they need to succeed, but also improves the future of their families, their communities, and the nations where they live.