The United Nations says countries worldwide must annually enrol 1.4 million children in early childhood education to improve progress on the sustainable development goals .The report said countries need to address inadequate infrastructure, increase education funding, and prioritise training for teachers.
“While technology has expanded educational opportunities, it has also widened inequalities, leaving millions of people, especially in marginalised and low-income communities, without access to education.“To meet national 2030 education targets, which have been scaled back compared to the original goal 4 targets, countries must annually enrol 1.
“One in five girls still marries before age 18. A staggering 230 million girls and women have been subjected to female genital mutilation,” the report said.“Far too many women still cannot realize the right to decide on their sexual and reproductive health. Violence against women persists, disproportionately affecting those with disabilities.
“Over 230 million girls and women have undergone female genital mutilation. In Africa, over 144 million girls and women have undergone the practice.”The report said world leaders need strong and sustained commitments to changing biased social norms and harmful practices.