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Question 1. True or False? When more girls attend school, a country’s economy can expect to increase by up to 3%.
Answer: A - TRUE (Source: Plan International & Citi Global Insights).
Question 2. In our programme, women learn about their right to work and earn money. How many women worldwide are legally restricted from having the same choice of jobs as men.
Answer: C - 2 million (Source: World Bank)
Question 3. True or False? Girls are more likely to be out of school than boys in areas affected by conflict or crisis.
Answer: A - True (Source: UNICEF)
Question 4. In which country have girls been banned from attending secondary or higher education?
Answer: B - Afghanistan
Question 5. In our programme women learn about their right to earn and spend their income. How many women around the world are not legally protected from domestic economic violence?
Answer: C - 1.4 billion (Source: UN)
Question 6. Worldwide, how many girls are out of school? More or less than 100 million?
Answer: A - More, 122 million (Source: World Bank)
Questions 7. How many times more likely is a girl with little or no education to marry before the age of 18?
Answer: B - 3x (Source: Save The Children)
Question 8 of 9. In our programme, women learn about their right to own and inherit land. How much of the world’s land is currently owned by women?
Answer: B - 20% (Source: World Economic Forum)
Question 9 of 9. True or False? Girls living in conflict and crisis areas are 90% more likely to be out of school than girls living in safe areas.
Answer: A - 90% (Source: World Bank)
The data is clear – millions of girls are missing out on their right to an education due to war and conflict and the consequences of this ripple through families, communities and entire nations for years to come.
With your support, we can welcome more women survivors of war into our classrooms so they can gain the skills and knowledge they need to lift their families out of poverty and help build more peaceful, prosperous communities.
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Since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, Afghan women have experienced profound changes in their daily lives. The de facto government has reinstated many restrictions, severely limiting the rights and freedoms of women and girls.
Yet, in the face of these challenges, Afghan women have shown extraordinary determination and strength, finding ways to resist and adapt. Here, we explore five significant ways their lives have changed, highlighting both the difficulties they face and their ongoing fight for their rights.
Hadiza
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Changing cultural norms is not an easy task, especially when you are a woman in a remote village in Nigeria. But Hadiza is a testament to women’s power and strength. #SheDares to fight for women’s rights, even when it threatens her personal safety. This is her story.
September marks a new beginning for many as students around the world return to school. The fresh scent of new notebooks, the anticipation of learning, and the joy of reuniting with friends are moments cherished by many. But for countless women and girls living in conflict zones, this simple joy is unattainable.