Millions More Girls Miss School During the Pandemic
May 25, 2021
FILE - This photograph shows a deserted classroom at the Government Girls Secondary School in Jangebe, a village in Zamfara State, northwest of Nigeria on Feb. 27, 2021.
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In many parts of the world, attending school can be a daily struggle for children, especially girls.
A long list of barriers prevents their attendance. Parents may not be able to pay school
fees or buy books or other supplies. Ideas about
gender can also play a part in the problem. Some families that need help at home expect girls to perform such work. And, with schools far way in many communities, there is also a safety issue for girls.