Education Is Empowerment: Ending Barriers for Every Girl

Education Is Empowerment: Ending Barriers for Every Girl

Education is every child’s right, and it’s the key to unlocking girls’ potential, protecting them from violence, and creating more equitable societies. In this powerful statement, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, the UN Special Representative on Violence Against Children, highlights how education protects, empowers, and transforms lives, and calls for urgent action to remove the barriers keeping 119 million girls out of school. Let’s make sure every girl has the chance to learn, grow, and lead.