Education is a path towards international peace and security.
Nearly two-thirds of the children who are denied their right to education are female. Appropriately, the international community has identified girls' education as a critical priority. Discrimination against girls based on gender perpetuates the educational gap between boys and girls. Policy makers must place emphasis not only on getting girls to school, but also on keeping them there by keeping them safe at school. Ensuring children's equal access to education is not enough.