Fifteen million primary-age girls out of school globally due to gender discrimination, UN report reveals
Summary
A UN Women report reveals that 15 million primary-age girls worldwide are out of school due to systemic gender discrimination, with significant disparities persisting in many regions.
Key Points
- 15 million primary-age girls globally are currently out of school due to gender discrimination.
- Despite progress, disparities remain significant, with up to 48.1% of girls out of school in some regions.
- Adolescent girls face barriers like early pregnancy and domestic responsibilities leading to higher dropout rates in secondary education.
- In Afghanistan, 78% of young women are not in education, employment, or training, with significant socioeconomic impacts projected.
