Accelerating change with evidence
The Evidence for Gender and Education Resource (EGER) seeks to address inequalities and injustices in global education. Through evidence and partnership, EGER aligns what works, what is being done, and where needs are greatest in gender and education, so all children have the opportunity to learn and thrive.
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What’s New: The Global Accountability Dashboard
The Global Accountability Dashboard monitors progress on gender transformative education globally. By tracking key indicators, the dashboard brings together data and evidence from a wide range of partners.
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70% of children in low- and middle-income countries cannot read or do basic math. By understanding what works, what is being done, and where needs are greatest in gender and education, we can collectively invest to create a world with better education and equity for all.
What are the greatest needs in gender and education?
Explore the latest data on gender and education to uncover key challenges and areas where progress is needed. Learn who is most affected by these disparities through our Power in Numbers data stories.
What works to improve gender equity in and through education?
Read our systematic review and other research publications to discover promising and effective interventions that improve girls’ school participation, learning, and gender equity in low- and middle-income countries.
Who is doing what, where, and how?
Through our open-access database, explore over 1,000 program profiles to discover what organizations and governments are currently doing to advance gender equity in and through education.
Bringing it all together
Through our needs, evidence and practice insights, EGER highlights the alignments and misalignments in the gender and education space and shares recommendations for collective action. Read our Girls’ Education Roadmap to learn what we can do to reduce gender gaps, advance equity, and improve education for all children.
What are the greatest needs in gender and education?
Explore the latest data on gender and education to uncover key challenges and areas where progress is needed. Learn who is most affected by these disparities through our Power in Numbers data stories.
What works to improve gender equity in and through education?
Read our systematic review and other research publications to discover promising and effective interventions that improve girls’ school participation, learning, and gender equity in low- and middle-income countries.
Who is doing what, where, and how?
Through our open-access database, explore over 1,000 program profiles to discover what organizations and governments are currently doing to advance gender equity in and through education.
Bringing It All Together
Through our needs, evidence and practice insights, EGER highlights the alignments and misalignments in the gender and education space and shares recommendations for collective action. Read our Girls’ Education Roadmap to learn what we can do to reduce gender gaps, advance equity, and improve education for all children.
Latest Evidence & Insights
We’re analyzing the latest data and evidence to provide up-to-date insights on gender and education from across LMICs. Check out some of the Council’s recent findings below!
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Gender and education in practice
Explore our open-source database to learn who’s working in the gender and education space, what they are doing, and where they are working.
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Global Accountability Platform
The Global Accountability Dashboard monitors progress on gender transformative education globally. By tracking key indicators, the dashboard brings together data and evidence from a wide range of partners. The Dashboard is a collaboration of the Global Platform for Gender Equality in and through Education, led by UNESCO and UNICEF.
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