The article argues that expanding girls’ education is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic investment in global development. The Global Partnership for Education’s Girls’ Education Accelerator targets the most marginalized girls, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected contexts where barriers such as poverty, harmful norms, and violence persist. Despite global commitments, 133 million girls remain out of school, revealing a critical gap between policy ambiti

This week’s analysis reveals a clear pattern: as education rapidly shifts into digital spaces, inequality is not disappearing, it is being restructured. From the digital divide highlighted by UNESCO to UNICEF’s new Digital Education Strategy, access to technology is becoming a defining factor in who learns, who participates, and who is left behind. Millions of children still lack internet and devices, while others face new risks such as mental health challenges in hyper-conne

In today’s world, being online is no longer optional, it shapes how children learn, connect, and imagine their future. Nearly five billion people are connected, yet 1.3 billion children still lack internet access at home. This gap means that while some children build digital skills early, others are left behind before they even begin. At the same time, access alone is not the answer. In highly connected societies, rising concerns about mental health reveal another side

UNICEF’s new Digital Education Strategy signals a major shift in how the world approaches education. With over 250 million children out of school and millions more unable to achieve basic literacy and numeracy, the strategy positions AI and digital tools as a way to close these gaps. By expanding AI-enabled learning across 18 countries, UNICEF aims to move beyond one-size-fits-all education and create more personalized, accessible systems. However, from a human rights p

The newly launched Charter for Public Digital Learning Platforms highlights a turning point in global education: learning is rapidly moving online, yet access remains deeply unequal. Millions of students are already struggling to meet basic learning standards, and without coordinated support, they risk being excluded not only from classrooms, but from the digital systems that increasingly define education itself. From a student perspective, this shift raises an urgent q