Gender gap in education

Although the gender gap in education  is narrowing, girls are still at a disadvantage when it comes to access and

completion of both primary and secondary school. Despite recent gains in girls’ enrollment at both the primary

and secondary levels particularly in low-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asiacountries are

unlikely to achieve gender parity at either the primary or at secondary level by 2105. The majority of these

countries are in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Achieved

Access to schooling in developing countries has improved since some 47 out of 163 countries have achieved

universal primary education  and an additional 20 countries are estimated to be  to achieve this goal by 2015.

However, huge challenges remain in 44 countries, 23 of which are in Sub-Saharan Africa. These countries are

unlikely to achieve universal primary education by 2015 unless domestic and international efforts are accelerated

substantially.

Achevement

Achieving the Education for All goals is critical for attaining all 8 in part due to the direct impact of education on child and reproductive health, as well as the fact that  has created a body of experience in partner collaboration toward the 2015 targets. Simultaneously, achieving the other , such as improved health, access to clean drinking water, decreased poverty, and environmental sustainability, are critical to achieving the education

Although there has been steady progress towards achieving many goals, challenges remain. Today, there are about 77 million children of school age, including 44 million girls, who are still not in school due to financial, social, or physical challenges, including high fertility rates, HIV/AIDS, and conflict.

progress

After a decade of slow progress, the international community reaffirmed its commitment to  in Dakar, Senegal, in April 2000 and again in September of that year. At the latter meeting, 189 countries and their partners adopted the two  goals that are also Millennium Development Goals . Although  2 and 3 refer only to issues of universal primary education and gender parity, respectively, the World Bank recognizes that achieving these goals requires supporting the full  commitment.

childhood care and education

Expand and improve comprehensive early childhood care and education, especially for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children.

Ensure that by 2015 all children, particularly girls, those in difficult circumstances, and those belonging to ethnic minorities, have access to and complete, free, and compulsory primary education of good quality.

Ensure that the learning needs of all young people and adults are met through equitable access to appropriate learning and life-skills programs.

Achieve a 50 % improvement in adult literacy by 2015, especially for women, and equitable access to basic and continuing education for all adults.

Eliminate gender disparities in primary and secondary education by 2005, and achieve gender equality in education by 2015, with a focus on ensuring girls' full and equal access to and achievement in basic education of good quality.

Improve all aspects of the quality of education and ensure the excellence of all so that recognized and measurable learning outcomes are achieved by all, especially in literacy, numeracy and essential life skills.

Best words about the education

Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.

The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.

It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. To penetrate and dissipate these

clouds of darkness, the general mind must be strengthened by education.

No part of the education of a politician is more indispensable than the fighting of elections.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.

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