Girls' education is a priority in Africa and the rest of the world, as women are often considered a burden and are subject to discrimination. However, progress in recent years has been uneven, particularly in rural and peripheral urban areas, where results are unsatisfactory.
There are many reasons why girls are under-enrolled in school, including a lack of resources, as public education is never completely free, and tuition and uniform fees can be a barrier. In addition, when the school is located at a considerable distance and it may be dangerous for a girl to walk there, parents prefer to keep her at home rather than expose her to violence such as abduction and rape.
Therefore, an educated woman can play a crucial role in encouraging her children's education and passing on her knowledge to her family.
