African states’ varying progress toward gender equality in education

Africa states varying progress

Nirav Patel and Genevieve JesseThursday, June 13, 2019

Last week, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) updated its eAtlas of Gender Inequality in Education. The database is used by policymakers and scholars for discussions about gender equality, health, and education for women and girls around the world. The most recent update shows that the gender gap persists on the African continent, though there are broad differences within the region.