Despite consistent national efforts to close the gender gap in the Indonesian education system, pervasive patriarchal views — especially in more conservative regions — continue to contribute to girls’ ...

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With the support from the financial incentive scheme facilitated by the AGILE project, Fatima re-enrolled in school after dropping out for months. International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, is ...

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"This International Women's Day, let's not forget that the evidence demonstrates that enhancing women's representation across multiple sectors contributes to wealthier and, hence, healthier societies ...

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The first global study to investigate how gender equality may be associated with life expectancy has found that both women and men live longer as it improves. However, variations between countries ...

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Most citizens say women should have the same chance as men of being elected to public office.Key findings In Seychelles, women are as likely as men to have post-secondary education (49% vs. 47%).