Daniela Singh fighting for a better tomorrow.
Education is a powerful weapon, so let's arm young girls with it
We must stay focused on providing health and education to all, by the time the 2030 World Cup kicks off, we can ensure that every child gets the best start to life – on a level playing field
Educated girls have children later and smaller families overall. They are less likely to die during pregnancy or birth, and their offspring are more likely to survive past the age of five and go on to thrive at school and in life. Women who attended school are better equipped to protect themselves and their children from malnutrition, deadly diseases, trafficking and sexual exploitation.
It is not just girls, though – we must educate our boys and young men to respect girls and women. If we do not address systemic discrimination, we will perpetuate a cycle of patriarchy that inhibits girls and undermines human rights and inequality. Breaking patriarchal structures and enabling girls to go to school multiplies their economic choices, and increases their voice and influence in society.
