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BECAUSE I AM A GIRL - I AM THE
FUTURE - CHALLENGES
Globally, 1 in 3 girls around the
world is denied an education by the daily realities of poverty, violence and
discrimination. Every day, girls are taken out of school, married far too
young, and subjected to violence in school. Not only is this unjust, it’s also
a huge waste of potential with serious global consequences.
75
million girls around the world are out of school.
Millions of
girls are being denied an education right at a time when it has the power to
transform their lives and the world around them. Making it through both primary
and secondary education is critical to girls being able to help break the cycle
of poverty.
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.
Violence
in school
When girls
reach puberty, many will face an increased threat of violence and abuse.
Violence in and around schools, such as the sexual manipulation and coercion
for grades, remains a major barrier to seeing girls successfully complete the
quality education they deserve.
Forced
into marriage
For millions
of girls, reaching puberty can be the first step towards a forced marriage. Too
often, girls are taken out of school, isolated from their friends and forced
into marriage and mother hood when they are still children themselves.