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Advancing gender equality in education and the empowerment of girls through the power of partnership. Find out more at www.ungei.org

UNGEI is a multi-stakeholder partnership committed to improving the quality and availability of girls’ education and contributing to the empowerment of girls and women through transformative education. UNGEI is an advocacy-oriented partnership comprising of 24 global and regional partners, 4 regional partnerships and nearly 50 associated country partnerships, as well as a far-reaching global netwo

rk. The United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) is committed to accelerating action on girls’ education to realize “A world where all girls and boys are empowered through quality education to realize their full potential and contribute to transforming societies where gender equality becomes a reality.” By 2030, the UNGEI partnership aims to support:

- Countries to achieve measurable change in girls’ education and gender equality; and

- Global and national development agendas to reflect emerging concerns on girls’ education and gender equality, especially for the most marginalized.

23/06/2026

🌍 If you could change ONE thing about how schools around the world teach gender equality, what would it be?

➡️Rewrite gender-biased textbooks
➡️Train all teachers on gender equality
➡️Involve students in shaping the curriculum
➡️Engage parents & community leaders

Gender-transformative education starts with changing what we teach and how we teach it. Tell us your vision! ✨

19/06/2026

Today, June 19, is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
In conflict-affected countries, girls face heightened risks of gender-based and sexual violence. Education can change that. Almost 1 in 5 children and young people worldwide live in conflict-affected settings with inadequate access to education — and that gap leaves them more exposed to violence.

When schools remain safe and open during crises, they do more than teach. They become hubs of psychosocial support, places of hope and shelter, and a critical line of defense for all learners. Quality education in emergencies protects children physically, psychologically, and cognitively — sometimes it's what saves a life.

This is why UNGEI calls for gender-transformative, inclusive education models that meet the specific needs of displaced girls: safe learning spaces, and the removal of barriers that keep them out of school in the first place.

Because for UNGEI, girls' access to education is not enough, we must ensure their safety, dignity, and right to learn without fear.

Read the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack's new Education Under Attack 2026 report to see the full scale of attacks on education in conflict: https://eua2026.protectingeducation.org/

Photo: ©UNICEF/UNI669008/Gabreez

18/06/2026

Earlier this week in Jordan, a consultation workshop brought together Ministry of Education representatives, civil society, young feminists, and partners for a shared purpose: strengthening gender-responsive education systems from the ground up.

The workshop is part of the GPE-supported Gender Equality Technical Assistance Initiative, and the day's discussions surfaced some clear priorities — policy needs to be grounded in what's happening on the ground, gender-responsive approaches must address both boys staying engaged in education and girls transitioning into the labor market, evidence needs a clear path into concrete recommendations, and civil society and young people need a seat at the table as equal partners.

Thank you to our co-organizers: Unesco International Institute for Educational Planning - IIEP, UNICEF Jordan - يونيسف الأردن , UNESCO and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).

11/06/2026

A landmark moment for gender equality in education — Chad's young leaders are taking the lead.

On 22 May 2026, N'Djamena hosted a national consultative workshop bringing together 25 young leaders, including 18 girls, to advance transformative education for gender equality in Chad. The energy, commitment, and ideas in that room were extraordinary.

The workshop officially launched the National Youth Coalition for Transformative Education for Equality and Equity in Chad — a youth-led coalition that will strengthen advocacy and engagement in the education sector.

Through participatory discussions and co-creation sessions, participants shaped the coalition's vision, defined its priorities, and laid the groundwork for a strong, inclusive national movement.

This is the power of investing in young people. Congratulations to all 25 young leaders who made this possible!

10/06/2026

🚨 133 million girls are out of school.

📉At a time when funding for gender equality and education is at risk, we want to celebrate the commitments made by the signatory countries of the Freetown Manifesto!

🌟The Freetown Manifesto is a commitment for gender-transformative education. 16 governments have already signed. We need more. We are calling for more countries to commit to supporting gender equality in their education policies, budgets and plans.

👉 Learn more: https://www.ungei.org/freetown-manifesto

09/06/2026

Change doesn't happen by accident. It happens when young people are given the tools, the space, and the permission to imagine something different.

In Pakistan, UN Girls' Education Initiative is partnering with UNICEF Pakistan and Aahung to reach over 17,000 adolescents aged 10–14 across 70 schools in Sindh — through a first-of-its-kind Life Skills Based Education approach that uses play-based curriculum to challenge gender norms in the classroom.

This isn't just an education programme. It's a shift in how young people see themselves, each other, and the world around them.
And it doesn't stop at the school gate. With the full support of the Sindh Education and Literacy Department, this approach is embedded in the system — making sure change is lasting, not just local.

When adolescents learn to question unequal gender dynamics early, they carry that thinking forward — into their relationships, their communities, and their futures.

Share this post if you believe every young person deserves an education free from harmful gender norms. 💜

04/06/2026

📢 The latest UNGEI newsletter is OUT! 🎉

Catch up on everything happening in girls' education and gender equality around the world — inspiring stories, key resources, and the latest updates from our global community.

📩 Read it here: https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/EA/EA006/1/85847/dUbtR-mg5FndVnScllUXLWMYgeVPHttE6Z8AXPG9zDC_archive

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03/06/2026

🌟 Strengthening the educators who champion gender equality in Chad.

As part of the GPE Technical Assistance Initiative, UN Girls' Education Initiative — with the support of UNICEF — organized a two-day capacity-building workshop in N'Djamena (20–21 May 2026), bringing together members of CONSOCIDE and the Ministry of National Education and Civic Promotion (MENPC).

A total of 21 trainers, including 11 women, gained hands-on skills in gender-responsive education sector planning, advocacy, and digital communication — tools they will use to drive community-level change across the country.

This milestone lays the groundwork for large-scale awareness-raising activities, delivered in close collaboration with the Directorate for Girls' Education and Gender Promotion.

Because when we invest in trainers, we multiply impact. 💙

👉 Learn more about the Gender at the Centre Initiative: https://www.ungei.org/what-we-do/overview/gci

28/05/2026

In Lebanon's ongoing displacement crisis, over a million people have been forced from their homes, including hundreds of thousands of girls whose education was already fragile.

One of the biggest barriers to their return to school is going largely unnoticed: the inability to safely manage menstruation.

Learn more on how WingWoman Lebanon is tackling this with a simple but powerful solution, reusable period pad kits designed to last three years, paired with awareness sessions that help girls understand their bodies and feel confident enough to show up.

When girls have reliable, dignified tools to manage their periods, they attend school more consistently. They participate. They feel that their health matters.

Meaningful education doesn't begin with a curriculum. It begins with dignity. 💛

Read the full article: https://www.ungei.org/blog-post/lebanons-displacement-crisis-one-biggest-barriers-girls-education-going-unnoticed

27/05/2026

📢 Our next UNGEI newsletter is dropping soon — and you don't want to miss it! 🌍✨

Stay informed on the latest in girls' education, gender equality, and the work changing lives around the world.

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