Blog series: Working in partnership to advance gender equality within and through education

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Ako Eyo Oku

Apr 25, 2024 - 14:38

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Blog series: Working in partnership to advance gender equality within and through education

Mehreem Hashim, 12, in science class. She's in grade 6 in the afternoon school program for girls at the Government Girls Primary School Nishtar Colony, Lahore, Pakistan. Credit: GPE/Sebastian Rich

A series of blogs featuring experts and practitioners' views on the partnership's essential work to make sure gender equality remains a priority in education.

March 19, 2024 by GPE Secretariat

2 minutes read

Investing in girls’ education is one of the smartest investments a country can make. The ripple effects are numerous: educating girls boosts economic growth; curbs infant mortality; improves child nutrition; saves lives. But still close to 120 million girls across the world remain out of school.

GPE works with partners to leverage the expertise of diverse stakeholders and advance a gender-responsive approach to transforming education systems, which will guarantee girls and young women's rights within and through education.

This series of blogs features experts and practitioners' views on this essential work to make sure gender equality remains a priority in education.

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Ako Eyo Oku Ako is the Co-Founder and Chairman, Board of Trustees of Eureka Learners Foundation. She has over 20 years of experience in both public service and civil society engagement. She is an alumnus of a number of international fellowships and youth leadership programs. Ako is passionate about Lifelong Learning, Capacity Building and Positive Social Impact.