There seems to be a new commitment among Ministry of Education officials in
countries ranging from Malawi to Nigeria to Jordan, especially as discussions ramp up regarding
how the issue will fit within the post2015
sustainable development agenda.
Marginalized populations need leaders who draw attention to the issue of girls’ education.
Although government leaders in developing countries generally recognize the importance of girls’
education, the ministries they task to work on gender issues are often underresourced
and illequipped.
The girls that suffer the most and are excluded from education are usually the invisible
and likely to be without political representation.
This was my first introduction to a popular Nigerian saying that captures the wit and recognizes the consequences of doing nothing to improve education in the country.
Ending child marriage is critical for girls’ rights, health, wellbeing and ability to survive into adulthood. Ending child marriage lessens the burden on health infrastructure and reduces the human footprint of resource poor countries. It reduces human suffering, recognizes human dignity and challenges gender based discrimination.
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