In order to ensure that girls have the same opportunities as boys, it is important to educate them. Girls face many barriers when it comes to education, such as early marriage, sexual harassment and gender-based violence. As a result, they often drop out of school or are unable to attend regularly.
Girls who are educated have better health outcomes and are more likely to participate in decision-making within their households and communities. They are also less likely to marry young and more likely to send their own children to school. An educated girl is an empowered girl – she can make choices about her own life and fulfil her potential.