Girls Education. ‘They thought that the bullets would silence us, but they failed. And then out of the silence came thousands of voices.’ Malala Yousafzai

Girls Education

‘They thought that the bullets would silence us, but they failed. And then out of the silence came thousands of voices.’ Malala Yousafzai speaking up for girls education

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Every child has the right to go to school.

31 Million girls are currently out of school.


Education cannot be taken for granted.


Only 36% of students enrolled in primary school in Somalia are girls.


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Girls who remain in secondary school are less likely to marry young


It is estimated that 75% of Syrian refugees living in Jordan are not attending school.


Education takes many forms.

One of those is to reflect on, and makes sense of, trauma and change.


Returning to school is an important step in the post conflict healing process.


Girls have the power to bring about change for a better world.


Education has the power to change lives.

Nazia – rescued from child labour, now a blossoming student.


Education is essential for social, economic and political progress.


People need to know and care about children’s rights and issues concerning children.


Raising the profile of children’s rights empowers girls to make positive lifestyle changes.


Education empowers girls to become successful young women.


Through Schools for Asia, we are helping children in Laos access their right to education.


www.unicef.org.nz/Schools-for-Asia-Appeal


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Girls Education. ‘They thought that the bullets would silence us, but they failed. And then out of the silence came thousands of voices.’ Malala Yousafzai