Tag: girls
The Educational Crisis in Afghanistan Women and Girls Under Taliban...
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One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes: The Stark Femicide Reality
In 2023, femicide continued as a pervasive global crisis. According to a joint report by UN Women and UNODC, 85,000 women and...
Financial Support, Education Help Delay Teenage Pregnancies
A recent large-scale study from Zambia shows that combining financial support, sexuality education, and community dialogue can lead to a moderate reduction...
Taliban’s Rule Erases Decades of Educational Progress in Afghan
The Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan has severely impacted education, effectively reversing two decades of progress, according to a recent UNESCO report. The...
Ukraine; Girls Face Education Disruption, Mental Health Challenges
Ukraine's adolescent girls face lost education and mental health struggles due to war, says Plan International.
Adolescent Girls in Crisis: Impact of Ukraine War
The ongoing war in Ukraine has brought untold hardships to countless individuals, but adolescent girls have been particularly affected. A recent report by Plan International, titled Adolescent Girls in Crisis: Voices from Ukraine, Poland, and Romania, sheds light on the severe educational disruption and mental health challenges faced by girls and youth aged 10-19 caught in the crossfire.
Only Two out of 5 schools provide menstrual health education
Discover the findings of a new report by UNICEF and WHO on menstrual health and hygiene in schools. Learn about the critical gaps in education, access to products, facilities, and inequalities worldwide, and the urgent need for global action to improve menstrual health.
Digital Maze: Empowering Girls in a Tech-Saturated World
Explore UNESCO's report on the impact of digital technologies on girls, highlighting risks and advocating for empowerment through STEM education
Climate Crisis Threatens Girls’ Education Globally
Extreme weather events, damaged school infrastructure threatens girls' access to quality education with repercussions extending beyond immediate schooling challenges, said a new report from Plan International. The latest report, “Climate Change and Girls’ Education: Barriers, Gender Norms and Pathways to Resilience,” shows the dire consequences of the climate crisis on girls’ education in West Africa, South and Central America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.
Alarming Gender Parity Gaps Worldwide
Gender parity remains elusive, with less than one per cent of women and girls living in countries that exhibit both high women's empowerment and a small gender gap, said a report by UN Women and the UN Development Programme (UNDP).
