Make schools safe for girls everywhere
October 11, 2012 -- Updated 0406 GMT (1206 HKT)
Summary: On Tuesday, In Pakistan, 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai was shot by the Taliban on her way home from school on a bus. For the girls who live in the poor country, education is their ticket to a better future: for themselves, their families and their entire communities. However, unfortunately, girls around the world have also shared that how pursuing an education can be dangerous, The schools can create harassment and violence from teachers or the dangers they encounter as they walk to school.
Opinion: Today, as we celebrate the first United Nations International Day of the Girl by marking the progress that has been made for girls, we should keep in mind that we need to redouble our effort to create a future in which all girls can safely receive an education and reach their full potential. The benefits of education for girls are undeniable. But until we can ensure that schools are places of learning, rather than places of danger, girls will be held back. When girls are educated—and safe—they, along with our entire societies, will flourish.
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