If you have ever worked on a girls’ education programme, there is undoubtedly one question that you will have heard – be it from Ministry of Education (MoE) actors, teachers, parents, students, researchers, donors, even your own colleagues – which is, ‘what about the boys?’ At best, this question comes…
As we reach International Day of the Girl once again, we have a chance to reflect on the progress made on girls’ education and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Last month was significant in this regard – and has prompted the Girls’ Education Challenge team and our partners…
This blog was written by Sharon Tao, Education Director, Girls’ Education Challenge. It was originally published on the Girls’ Education Challenge website on 22 January 2021. Last...
The 2019 UKFIET conference, 17-19 September, will explore issues through six main parallel themes. Each of these is co-convened by two experts from the Conference Committee. Here they...
By Dr Sharon Tao, Gender and Inclusion Adviser for Cambridge Education and UKFIET Executive Committee member. This blog was originally written for UNICEF and posted on 16 April 2018....
What is a UNICEF Think Piece? UNICEF is commissioning a series of Think Pieces that aim to promote fresh and cutting-edge thinking on how to improve the quality of education in Eastern and...
Interview with Sharon Tao, co-convenor for sub-theme on Enabling Teachers What excites you about this theme? There are many interesting topics and areas to explore regarding sustainable...