Girls have historically faced disadvantages when it comes to education access. And while progress has been made, there remains a significant gender gap: 130 million girls between ages six and 17 are out of school, and 15 million primary school-aged girls won’t ever even step foot in a classroom. We can think of no better time to shine a light on this subject than International Women’s Day. Read on for a roundup of four things to know about the global issue of gender and education access.

Five Global Challenges to Girls’ Education

A recent report from the World Economic Forum revealed troubling news: It will take 100 years to close the global gender gap. And while we often celebrated progress made, the research shows the gap may actually be widening. One area in particular where women lag behind men? STEM studies. So what can be done to spur STEM studies for girls? Read on for a roundup of six initiatives seen across the globe.

Six Initiatives To Encourage Girls In STEM Throughout The World

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Five Global Challenges to Girls’ Education

Six Initiatives To Encourage Girls In STEM Throughout The World