Despite important progress in expanding access to education, top-line data obscure important disparities and failures. Only a targeted policy approach, which recognizes and dismantles the highest barriers to education, can close the remaining gaps.
FREETOWN – Earlier this month, my older sister graduated from law school. Completing her education at age 44, she is an inspiration not only to her young children, who watched her accept her diploma, but also to me, as the education minister of Sierra Leone. Far too many women and girls have been shut out of education. Every single one of them – no matter their age or background – deserves a chance to learn.
FREETOWN – Earlier this month, my older sister graduated from law school. Completing her education at age 44, she is an inspiration not only to her young children, who watched her accept her diploma, but also to me, as the education minister of Sierra Leone. Far too many women and girls have been shut out of education. Every single one of them – no matter their age or background – deserves a chance to learn.