GLOBAL FACTS
In countries affected by conflict, are girls or boys more likely to be out of school?
girls
What household job often keeps girls from going to school?
Caring for siblings or doing housework
When families can only afford school for one child, who is often chosen?
the son
Who can make schools feel safer and more supportive for girls?
female teachers
Why is girls’ education called a “multiplier effect”?
It helps families, communities, and future generations
About how many girls worldwide are out of school?
around 129 million
What safety concern can stop girls from traveling to school?
Fear of harassment or violence
What practice forces many girls to leave school early to become wives?
young marriage, arranged marriage
In emergencies or disasters, why are girls often kept home?
Safety concerns and added household duties during these emergencies or natural disasters
What skill besides academics do educated girls often gain?
Confidence and decision-making power
Which region has the largest number of out-of-school girls?
Sub-Saharan Africa
What cultural belief sometimes leads families to educate boys over girls?
That boys’ education is more valuable
What global health crisis caused many girls to never return to school?
COVID-19
What type of violence can force girls to drop out of school?
gender based or sexual violence
How does educating girls help their future children?
Children are healthier and more likely to go to school
Which level of schooling do girls most often drop out of?
high school
What hidden school cost can prevent attendance even when tuition is free?
uniforms, transportation, or books
what societal norms influence the decision whether or not to send girls to school?
traditional, religious, and cultural beliefs can act as barriers to keep girls out of school
what are some health risks that come with lack of education?
Now more than ever why is an education so important?
the job market for girls is narrow without a degree or high school education - making poverty levels for those without an education much higher
During what age range are girls most likely to leave school permanently?
Early adolescence (around ages 10–14)
what is a barrier for girls that specifically involves girls' hygiene and privacy in schools?
lack of separate bathrooms, period products, and health regulations
how much can an additional year spent in school boost a girls' earnings?
20 percent
what does education help prevent (hint - a disease) and what does it help improve (hint - future)?
prevent: HIV, improve: motherhood and future child care
how much more likely are girls to marry at 18 with little to no education?
3 times more likely