Angola faces the challenge of teenage pregnancy: being a mother without ceasing to be a child
Angola grapples with one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates globally, rooted in inadequate sexual education and overwhelming familial, social, and cultural pressures on young girls.
New Communication System at 120-Year-Old Girls' High School: Together with Full-Time Classes and Language Training, Cafeteria Included
A longstanding girls' high school in Japan introduces a new communication-based learning program to support students who are unable to attend regular classes.
Melania Trump urges protecting children’s education at UN after Iran school strike
Melania Trump, leading a UN Security Council meeting, emphasized the importance of protecting children's education in light of a recent airstrike in Iran that killed at least 165 people at a girls' school.
More than one hundred killed in airstrike on girls' school in Iran
An airstrike on a girls' school in Iran has resulted in over a hundred fatalities, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.
Forty dead after attack on girls' school, officials report in southern Iran
A tragic incident reported in southern Iran has resulted in the deaths of forty individuals following an attack on a girls' school.
Iranian media: 40 people killed in attack on school
An attack on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, reportedly killed over 40 students and injured 48 others according to the semi-official Tasim news agency.
US-Israel airstrike destroys Iranian school, 36 students dead
An airstrike by the US and Israel has resulted in the deaths of 36 students at a girls' school in Iran's Hormozgan province, according to Iranian media.
Kano to establish 30 learning centres for out-of-school children
Kano State plans to set up 30 learning centres aimed at enrolling out-of-school children, focusing particularly on girls and Tsangaya pupils.
New Initiative in Šiauliai District Schools: Free Menstrual Hygiene Products for Girls
Šiauliai district schools have implemented a program providing free menstrual hygiene products to girls, addressing various social and health issues.
Two sisters diagnosed with cone and rod dystrophy use special filters to avoid light and further their studies: 'They are very independent girls'
Two sisters from Baeza, Ecuador, diagnosed with visual disabilities, use special filters to help them navigate their studies and daily lives.
VIDEO: About a hundred minors give birth in Latvia every year
Every year in Latvia, about 100 minor girls give birth, while 60 pregnancies are aborted, highlighting the need for better access to contraception and health education.
'Sheesh Mahal, Swimming Pool, Girls...' What Did Shankaracharya's Disciple Neel Mani Say?
Neel Mani Shastri, a disciple of Shankara, speaks out amid allegations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand regarding dubious activities at the Vidya Math in Varanasi, asserting the institution's integrity and traditions.
Egypt.. Government Decision to Establish a College for the Quran at the Request of the Sheikh of Al-Azhar
The Egyptian government has decided to establish a College of the Quran for boys and girls at Al-Azhar University in response to a request from the Sheikh of Al-Azhar.
Kindergarten teachers found a clever way to tell twins apart and became famous on TikTok
Estonian kindergarten teachers devised a foolproof method to distinguish between twin girls, gaining viral fame on TikTok.
L’Oréal Group and UNESCO open regional call for the program 'For Women in Science'
L’Oréal Group and UNESCO have launched a regional program aimed at supporting women and girls in science, in collaboration with several universities in Ecuador.
Decline in Popularity of Girls' High Schools…Expansion of Coeducational Transitions in Gyeongnam
Gyeongnam Education Office has decided to expand the conversion of girls' middle and high schools to coeducational institutions due to a decline in preference for girls' schools and low enrollment rates.
Senator Olga Patricia promotes reform to guarantee dignified menstruation in the Mexican educational system
Senator Olga Patricia Sosa Ruiz has introduced a reform proposal aimed at ensuring that girls and women in Mexico's educational system have access to dignified menstrual care and education.
'Girls in Science': Pará Planetarium opens free enrollments in the project
The Pará Planetarium has launched free enrollments for a project aimed at encouraging girls to engage in scientific activities.
Jakub Chabik: Positive Discrimination Plus Selective Equality is a Rebellion of Men
The local government in Pszczyna, Poland has launched a program that provides additional benefits to girls in educational assessments, leading to concerns about discrimination against boys.
Pervert teacher's sex attacks at posh girls' school from cupboard assault to hotel rule
A former geography teacher was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assaults on students at a prestigious all-girls school, including one incident in a cupboard.
Raising Girls in Soviet Times: The Oddities of Sexual Education in a Special Textbook
The article discusses how a special Soviet-era textbook outlined the ideal characteristics and roles of girls, focusing on preparing them for domestic roles and societal expectations.
Boys' Urinals in Girls' Toilet?
In Madhya Pradesh, a school built a girls' toilet that curiously contains boys' urinals, shocking the local community.
Do girls have space in science?
The article discusses how gender stereotypes impact children's choices and roles, specifically in relation to science careers for girls.
Africa: International Day of Women and Girls in Science - Women Shaping Africa's Future Through Science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights the ongoing gender gap in Africa's science sector and initiatives to support women's participation in science.
Women group seeks functional science labs in schools
A women's group has called on Nigerian development agencies to enhance education by equipping schools with functional science laboratories to encourage young girls in the sciences.
What is Delhi's Lakhapati Bitiya Scheme, who will get 100,000 rupees and how?
Delhi government launches the Lakhapati Bitiya Scheme to financially support girls’ education and ensure no girl is forced to drop out due to economic difficulties.
Who Decided That Science Wasn't for Them?
The article discusses the gender gap in science, arguing that it begins in school and is influenced by a lack of role models and societal messages that discourage girls from pursuing science.
How to Encourage Girls to Pursue Their Passion for Science: Three Experts Respond
Experts discuss the educational and cultural barriers that hinder girls' interest in science and suggest methods to support their engagement.
Kumbh's Viral Girl Monalisa Arrives in Prayagraj, Will Open a School with Earnings from Her First Film
Monalisa, known as the 'viral girl' from Kumbh, is now gaining recognition in the film industry and plans to use proceeds from her debut film to open a school for girls in Madhya Pradesh.
Shameful picture... forest becomes toilet for daughters, no bathroom in school
In Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, girls are forced to use the forest as a toilet due to inadequate school facilities, highlighting a significant failure in the education system.
Why are girls ahead in education but behind in jobs? What experts said on the question
Experts at the India Today Education Conclave 2026 discussed the paradox of girls excelling in education yet lagging in job opportunities in India.
Decrease in porn consumption among students, although boys triple girls in their usage
Recent data shows a positive trend of decreasing porn consumption among students in secondary education, though boys are using it at three times the rate of girls.
Nigeria: Fintiri Launches ₦40,000 Support Programme for 24,000 Out-of-School Girls
Governor Fintiri launched a ₦40,000 support program in Adamawa State to assist 24,000 out-of-school girls in accessing quality education.
Canada gave me opportunities, Nigeria gave me purpose – Public health expert, Fayemi
Jesutofunmi Fayemi, a public health expert and founder of the JayTee Fayemi Foundation, shares her experiences and commitment to menstrual health education for girls, highlighting how her upbringing in Nigeria shaped her purpose and her opportunities in Canada.
A surf academy is enticing Senegalese girls back to school
A new Surf Academy in Dakar encourages girls to return to school by combining surfing with education, benefiting the local fishing community of Xataxely.
Senegal surf school in Dakar brings girls back to class
A new Surf Academy in Dakar encourages girls from the fishing village of Xataxely to return to school as part of their surfing program.
Physical Education Teacher Illegally Filmed Girls for Decades – New Charges Dismissed
A physical education teacher in Stockholm was caught secretly filming elementary school girls at a swimming location, leading to the discovery of extensive illegal material on his hard drives, and he was sentenced to three and a half years prison for recording over 100 girls between 2018 and 2022.
Why do girls still avoid a profession that can guarantee a job?
The article explores the journey of a woman named Kamilė, who became an electrician in England and emphasizes the freedom and opportunities the profession provides.
Encourage girls education, over early marriage, Emir urges community leaders
The Emir of Shonga in Kwara State, Haliru Ndanusa, has called on community leaders to prioritize girls' education to combat the issue of early marriage.
Nigeria: Lack of Schools Fuelling Child Marriages in Northern Nigeria - Emir of Kano
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attributed the ongoing issue of child marriage in Northern Nigeria to the government's failure to provide sufficient educational opportunities for girls beyond primary school.
Alumni unveil digital initiative at school’s 70th anniversary
The Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School Old Girls Association launched a digital initiative as part of their 70th anniversary celebrations, which also included mentorship programs and community outreach activities.
CSO promotes menstrual hygiene in Bauchi schools
A Bauchi-based civil society organization has donated sanitary products to local schools to support menstrual hygiene and enhance school attendance among adolescent girls.
Three ministries have received tasks from the Prime Minister regarding Latvia's mention in Epstein's files
The Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa, has assigned tasks to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Welfare, and Ministry of Education and Science in relation to new materials in the case of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, where Latvia is noted as a possible site for the recruitment of underage girls.
A conservative Supreme Court tackles the question of trans women in school sports
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in cases addressing laws that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports in schools funded by public money.
Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian
The Young Country Diary series invites children aged 8-14 to submit articles about their encounters with nature for potential publication in the Guardian.