United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI)

The United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) is a global initiative aimed at promoting gender equality in education. Launched in 2000, it focuses specifically on ensuring that girls have equal access to quality education and are empowered to succeed. The initiative works with governments, organizations, and communities to remove barriers that prevent girls from attending school, such as poverty, cultural norms, and violence. By advocating for policies and practices that support girls' education, UNGEI seeks to improve educational outcomes and contribute to broader social and economic development, recognizing that educated girls can transform their communities and countries.