In Part 1 of this blog series, we discussed findings from the Third Annual G7 Global Objectives Report that examines how crises significantly impact girls’ access to education and learning. In this post, we unpack why this happens by focusing on how harmful gender norms increase the disadvantage girls experience…
The recently launched Third Annual Global Objectives Report has a focus on Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crises (EiEPC) because the ability to get marginalised girls into school and learning is significantly affected by conflict, climate crisis, political insecurity, and in many cases, a combination of these.
Although awareness and critical thinking around a norm is important, given the structures that entrench norms, the spectrum of norm acceptance amongst individuals, and the powerful reward and sanctioning mechanisms that affect behaviour, a more nuanced and holistic approach is required.
If you have ever worked on a girls’ education programme, there is undoubtedly one question that you will have heard – be it from Ministry of Education (MoE) actors, teachers, parents, students, researchers, donors, even your own colleagues – which is, ‘what about the boys?’ At best, this question comes…
As we reach International Day of the Girl once again, we have a chance to reflect on the progress made on girls’ education and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Last month was significant in this regard – and has prompted the Girls’ Education Challenge team and our partners…
This blog was written by Sharon Tao, Education Director, Girls’ Education Challenge. It was originally published on the Girls’ Education Challenge website on 22 January 2021. Last...
The 2019 UKFIET conference, 17-19 September, will explore issues through six main parallel themes. Each of these is co-convened by two experts from the Conference Committee. Here they...
By Dr Sharon Tao, Gender and Inclusion Adviser for Cambridge Education and UKFIET Executive Committee member. This blog was originally written for UNICEF and posted on 16 April 2018....