"The Word on Women" is an informational blog about the issue of international female illiteracy. There has long been a disparity between male and female education due to various economic and social reasons. This blog explores the root causes of female illiteracy, the ripple effects they have on a population (and the world), and current news, articles and media about what is being done today to help close the literacy gap between men and women.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Video Spotlight: "Make it Right for Girls"
The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) made this video outlining the benefits and challenges that women face in regard to getting an education. There are millions of girls who do not attend school because they can't pay for it, or it's too far from them. They need to earn money and help provide for their families. Without education, women often face violence, hunger and HIV; but with it, they help build stronger families, economies, and a better world altogether. This video touches on but a few of the issues surrounding women's education, but it's touching and well-presented. The visual elements also help to make this issue more real for people who are far removed from these issues.
GCE was founded in 1999 as an international coalition of organizations aiming to provide education for all. Specifically they target governments and hold them accountable for fulfilling their education goals and promises to their populations. The campaign encompasses millions of individuals and thousands of organizations in hundreds of countries all united by the goal of providing education for all. Since 2000, GCE has helped approximately 40 million more children attend school. (Source: "About GCE")
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