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To 2015 and beyond: Putting girls’ education at the heart
of the agenda
Pauline Rose UNGEI
Launch of EFA Global Monitoring Report Gender Summary
New York, 10 March 2014
Educating girls and women transforms their lives, as well as their children’s.
In 2011, 31 million girls were out of school, of whom over half are expected never to enrol.
By 2015, many countries will still not have reached gender parity.
A global learning crisis is hitting the poorest girls hardest.
Good quality teachers can help solve the learning crisis, especially for the most disadvantaged girls.
Key messages
Education reduces maternal deaths
In sub-Saharan Africa
Increasing mothers’ education could save millions of children’s lives
In low and lower middle income countries
Education helps improve nutrition
Education empowers women
By 2015, many countries will still not have reached parity goals
Percentage of countries projected to reach gender parity by 2015
Poor rural girls in low income countries only spend 3 years in school
Failing to reach the marginalized in low income countries
61% of the world’s 175 million illiterate youth is female
Poor quality education leaves a legacy of illiteracy
Progress needed for post-2015 goal
Business as usual2084
Achieving universal primary school completion in low income countries by 2030
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Progress needed for post-2015 goal All children
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Achieving learning for all by 2030
Business as usual50%
Selected countries in southern and eastern Africa
Achieving learning goals post-2015: 4 strategies for the best teachers
Gender equality in access plus learning must be at the forefront of new education goals after 2015
Recruit: Recruit a balance of male and female teachers
Training: Provide gender sensitive teacher education
Allocate: Give incentives to make sure female teachers in both rural and urban schools
Retain: Provide career advancement that rewards teachers who ensure all children, regardless of their gender, are learning
Governments need to work with teachers and unions to develop inclusive curriculum and address misconduct
Recommendations
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