Forbes – Nick Morrison
“The plight of girls is one of the most pressing global issues in education. Girls are less likely to go to school, more likely to drop out early and more likely to have their life chances diminished through lack of education. But today sees the beginning of an initiative aiming to help transform the lives and prospects of girls around the world through education. Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard, who has become a notable advocate for increasing access to education for girls since her departure from office, will deliver the keynote speech at the launch of the Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre at Cambridge University. The centre, a partnership between Cambridge University and international non-profit Camfed, will not only conduct research into the problems girls face in accessing education, but also identify practical solutions.”(more)