Eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education, preferably by 2005, and in all
levels of education by no later than 2015
Girls' education is critically linked to self-determination, improved health, social and
economic status as well as positive health outcomes for the mother and the child. Yet, girls
still account for 55% of the out-of-school population.
Maternal deaths and pregnancy-related conditions cannot be eliminated without the
empowerment of women. Maternal mortality is the number one cause of death for
adolescents 15–19 years old and in many countries, sexual and reproductive health services
tend to focus exclusively on married women and ignore the needs of adolescents and
unmarried women.
Target by 2015:
Eliminate gender disparity at all levels of education and empower women.
Advancing the rights of women and children advances humanity.
Many children in developing countries start life without adequate means of nutrition, learning, and
protection. Women and girls are particularly challenged.
Uneducated girls are more at risk than boys to become marginalized. They are more vulnerable to
exploitation. They are more likely than educated girls to contract HIV/AIDS, which spreads twice
as quickly among uneducated girls than among girls that have even some schooling.
The world has recognized the importance of gender equality. The Convention on the Rights of the
Child (CRC), the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, sets forth provisions that
include civil rights and freedoms, family environment, basic health and welfare, education, leisure
and cultural activities and special protection measures for all children. The Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), adopted in 1979 by the UN
General Assembly and acceded to by 180 States, sets down rights for women, of freedom from
discrimination and equality under the law. Realizing the rights and equality of women is also the
key to the survival and development of children and to building healthy families, communities and
nations.
UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION
The world has made considerable progress on Goal 2. Between 2000 and 2012, the total number
of out-of-school children worldwide declined from 100 million to 58 million, and the global primary
completion rate increased from 81% to 92%. However, 58 million children are still out-of-school.
Even when children complete school, they often do so without acquiring basic skills necessary for
work and life. Yet, of all the goals, educating children—particularly girls—has the greatest impact
on eliminating poverty.
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