The International Day of the Girl Child July 12, 2013 Innovating for Girls Education

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ There are currently 61 million children around the world who are not in school. Approximately 39 million (or 63%) of these children are girls Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Why are some children not able to go to school? Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Malala: speech to the UN, July 2013 Because it’s not safe ‘In many parts of the world … terrorism, war and conflicts stop children from going to schools. We are really tired of these wars.’ Malala: speech to the UN, July 2013 Because they are a girl

Because of poverty Because of the distance to travel to school Because of extreme weather

Not enough trained teachers. Not enough classrooms or equipment. Not enough trained teachers.

Some children don’t have nutritious food during the school day. Some schools don’t have a clean environment with running water or proper toilets. Some children don’t have nutritious food during the school day.

Imagine what your life would be like, now and in the future, if you weren’t able to go to school and enjoy your right to an education One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world. Education is the only solution. Education first. Malala: speech to the UN 2013

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Malala Lived in Swat valley, Pakistan Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Malala Swat valley is Pakistan’s most beautiful valley. It is also called Switzerland of Pakistan. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Taliban Sadly, militants in Swat, Pakistan, have destroyed 191 schools including 122 schools for girls. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Who is Malala Born: July 12, 1997 (age 17), Nationality: Pakistani Nominations: Nobel Peace Prize Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Education, woman’s and girls rights activist Believed that every child should have an education Played a vital role in bringing education to areas of Pakistan and the world where there is no concept of education. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ In early 2009 at the age of 11/12, Malala wrote a blog under a pseudonym* (Gul Makai) for the BBC detailing: her life under Taliban rule, their attempts to take control of the valley, her views on promoting education for girls. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

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Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ On 9 October 2012, Malala was shot on her school bus in north western Swat by Taliban gunmen for the "crime" of promoting girls' education Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ On July 12, 2013th, Malala Yousafzai speaks publicly for the first time since she was shot in the head by Taliban gunmen in October 2012 Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ ‘They thought that the bullets would silence us, but they failed. Malala Yousafzai speaking up for girls education © UNICEF/NYHQ2013-0393/Markisz United Nations Headquarters 2013 Though only 16 years of age, Malala Yousafzai is a renowned education activist. Malala’s outspoken stance on the need for girls to be educated has made her a target of the Taliban. Despite an assassination attempt which almost cost Malala her life, she continues to fight for girls to have the opportunity to go to school. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ And then out of the silence came thousands of voices.’ Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Homework Do research and find a human rights activist (a modern day prophet) who has done work to make our world better (in an area that you are concerned about); Create a poster board to depict that person’s life and what he/she has done; Use a lot of pictures and the most important facts. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Every child has the right to go to school. 31 Million girls are currently out of school. © UNICEF/UKLA2013-02449/Lovell Iraq – 2013 A young girl travels home from a UNICEF supported school in the Domiz refugee camp. Thousands of Syrian refugee children are waiting for a place to attend school. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Education cannot be taken for granted. © UNICEF/NYHQ2011-0804/JAN GRARUP Central African Republic 2011 These young girls have been displaced fleeing from an invasion by the Lord’s Resistance Army (Ugandan Armed Rebel Group), and are now living in a refugee camp in CAR. They must work carrying bricks in order to pay for teachers to teach at their camp. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Girls who remain in secondary school are less likely to marry young © UNICEF/ETHA2013_00424/Ose Ethiopia 2013 Girls attend a class run specifically for girls at Abobo Woreda 1st and 2nd cycle primary school. The class is run by their classmate, 16 year old Wobeta Wektole. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Only 36% of students enrolled in primary school in Somalia are girls. © UNICEF/NYHQ2013-0552/Delfosse Somalia 2013 Girls gather in the schoolyard during a recreation period at Imran Binu Hussein Primary School, Mogadishu. Enrolment rates in Somalia are among the lowest in the world, with only an estimated of 42% of children enrolled and only 36% of these being girls. The ‘Go to School’ Initiative supported by UNICEF and partners is targeted at getting 1 million more children into primary school. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ It is estimated that 75% of Syrian refugees living in Jordan are not attending school. © UNICEF/NYHQ2013-0561/Noorani Jordan 2013 Zainab Hikaret (11years) answers a question in class, she attends a UNICEF supported class in the Za’atari refugee camp. The Syrian conflict is taking a terrible toll on Syrian children and education is just one of the ways that children are being affected. In Jordan alone it is estimated that 75% of Syrian refugee children are not attending school. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Education takes many forms. One of those is to reflect on, and makes sense of, trauma and change. © UNICEF/NYHQ2012-1531/Pirozzi Libya 2012 Ikram (12 years old) takes a photo as part of a UNICEF photography project designed to help young people come to terms with the country's 2011 civil war. She is one of 18 other young people making use of photography to deal with the aftermath of the violent civil war that gripped the country in 2011. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Girls have the power to bring about change for a better world. © UNICEF/ETHA2013_00458/Ose Ethiopia 2013 Friends take a break from attending a class specifically aimed at girls. Education for girls and women leads to lower child mortality rates and reduces poverty. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Education has the power to change lives. Nazia – rescued from child labour, now a blossoming student. © UNICEF/INDA2013-00448/Romana India 2013 Nazia, 12 years old, is a rescued child labourer. She now attends school in Tamil Nadu. India has the highest number of working children in the world. An estimated 29 million children between the ages of 5-14 years are working, despite the fact that it is illegal for children under the age of 14 years to be involved in labour. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Returning to school is an important step in the post conflict healing process. © UNICEF/PFPG2013P-0034/Dicko Mali 2013 Aissata and Maimouna (10 years) attend Alpha Moya School in Timbuktu. The region has been severely affected by conflict. Reinstating education is a crucial part of post war reconstruction. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Education is essential for social, economic and political progress. © UNICEF/BANA2013-00708/Khan Bangladesh 2013 Jannat, 6 years old, practises her reading. She benefits from a UNICEF programme aimed at giving marginalised children the opportunity to go to school. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ People need to know and care about children’s rights and issues concerning children. © UNICEF/AFGA2011-00152/Froutan Afghanistan 2011 ‘Children’s Home Radio Magazine’ Hassina, 11 years, present a weekly radio programme the ‘Children’s Home Radio Magazine’. The programme is broadcast across Afghanistan and educates listeners about children’s rights and voices children’s concerns. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Raising the profile of children’s rights empowers girls to make positive lifestyle changes. © UNICEF/NYHQ2011-1650/Pirozzi Azerbijan 2011 A 15 year old football player raises the profile of children’s rights and promotes positive behaviour change through football. UNICEF is one of the supporters of this programme which is aimed children 15 years and under. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ Education empowers girls to become successful young women. © UNICEF/BANA2013-01009/Kiron Bangladesh 2013 Deepti Mondol, 16 years, young business woman. Thanks to a UNICEF stipend, Deepti was able to set up her own jewellery and cosmetic shop. For many young girls in Bangladesh, education opportunities are hampered by a lack funds needed to continue attending school. Because of this many girls are forced in to early marriage and subsequent early pregnancy. Young girls who have the opportunity to be educated have a much better chance at success in life, as they are able to make informed decisions, seek better paid employment or become young entrepreneurs. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ