An estimated 6 million pregnant and young mothers aged 10–19 were out of school in sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, and fewer than 5% of pregnant and parenting girls in the region return to school. @UNESCO's new #GEMReport# shows that while gender parity in enrolment has been achieved globally from pre-primary through upper secondary education, early marriage and motherhood are major obstacles for girls to complete their education. Explore more findings: #HerStoryCounts# #DayOfTheGirl#

As we mark the #DayOfTheGirl#, @UNESCO's new report shows that child marriage and early pregnancy continue to jeopardize progress in girls’ education. While gender gaps in education have narrowed and the share of girls married before 18 have decreased globally, very few girls return to school after giving birth in some regions, underscoring the need to end child marriage, prevent early pregnancies, and guarantee young mothers’ right to continue their education. Read the full press release: @GEMReport