Constraints within education include lack of access, poor quality education, systemic and systematic gender biases, cost of education, lack of female role models, and the fact that even in the same classroom, girls and boys have very different educational experiences. The most persistent and obvious gender gaps are in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, but national level data hide disparities in many countries. Gender bias is usually present in all aspects of an education system, including secondary and tertiary education, administration and the policy environment. Thus, it focuses on developing gender-sensitive education systems rather than separate education projects for girls. First geographical area focus was Sub-Saharan Africa.
Subsequent foci are South Asia and the Middle East.
Over 60 countries are applying the Framework. Examples include Chad, Senegal, Egypt, and Bhutan. There is a growing global movement in support of girls education. Mobilize much-needed resources, particularly for South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Continue to emphasize the need for long-term commitments to girls education as a part of government and funding agencies priorities.