UN Girls' Education Initiative
@ungei
Advancing gender equality in education and the empowerment of girls through the power of partnership.
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UNGEI was launched 24 years ago by Kofi Annan when he was the Secretary-General of the United Nations. We remain committed to his vision for #GenderEquality in and through education, ensuring every child, and especially girls, has the opportunity to learn and thrive 💪
Adolescent girls and youth need to be at the centre of the discussions around #SummitOfTheFuture, otherwise generations of girls will be left behind. Natasha Harris-Harb UN Girls' Education Initiative shares her vision for a feminist future. #FutureGirlsWant
📢 At the current rate, it’ll take 300+ years to eliminate child marriage. Education is key to accelerating change. We urgently call for sessions on gender-transformative education at the #SummitOfTheFuture. Read our open letter 👉 ungei.org/publication/op… Permanent Mission of Namibia Germany in the United Nations
A new law in Afghanistan bans women from showing their faces & speaking in public. Gender apartheid is deepening, denying Afghan women & girls fundamental human rights, including the right to education. We join UN Human Rights in demanding the repeal of this egregious law.
From facing discrimination for her disability & gender in sports to becoming the first Afghan female Paralympic competitor, Zakia Khudadadi has overcome incredible challenges to pursue her dreams. We're ready to cheer her on as she competes at #Paralympics 🇫🇷! #RealBraveChange
Congratulations Zakia Khudadadi on winning the first-ever Paralympic medal for the @refugees Paralympic Team with a bronze in Taekwondo K44 -47kg! Your bravery and resilience inspire more girls to challenge gender stereotypes and drive #RealBraveChange! #Paris2024 Paralympic Games
Discover how Antara Ganguli's experiences from Bombay to leading UNGEI shaped her approach to education and #GenderEquality. Her article in The Lancet is a powerful call to rethink how we measure and achieve equality in education 💪 Read more here 🗞️ thelancet.com/journals/lanch…
Adolescent girls and youth need to be at the centre of the discussions around #SummitOfTheFuture, otherwise generations of girls will be left behind. Natasha Harris-Harb UN Girls' Education Initiative shares her vision for a feminist future. #FutureGirlsWant
Thousands of children in Northern Nigeria continue to face abductions and violence, yet comprehensive support systems are lacking. Our The Lancet article calls for urgent, coordinated action to protect and uplift survivors ✍️ thelancet.com/journals/lanch… @Teen_agenetwork development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC)