fredag den 28. september 2012

Education for girls in Niger: A ticket to freedom

Did you know that Niger is the second poorest country in the world? As a result, Niger has one of the lowest school enrollment rates across the globe.
Girls who receive an education are better positioned to have the resources and knowledge they need to make more informed life choices for themselves, their families and their communities. But only 38% of girls in Niger enroll in secondary school and only 2.5% of girls continue in school after their secondary education.

In Niger, many parents are illiterate and hold little value for girls’education. This lack of parental support contributes to the low enrollment rates. As a result, 85 per cent of women in Niger cannot read and write.
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