Smart, successful, strong: The case for investing in adolescent girls' education in aid and COVID-19 response and recovery

Abstract

This report shines a light on the impact of COVID-19 on adolescent girls in South East Asia and the Pacific and their experiences of accessing secondary education over the last twelve months. The report is a collaboration between Plan International’s offices in Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam with support from colleagues and partners across the Asia Pacific region.<br/ ><br/ >This report is intended to be a rallying cry to all donors and governments to act now, not only to stop the unravelling of decades of progress in education, but to create an equal world; one where all children can live happy and healthy lives and where girls can take their rightful place as equals. A world where girls are supported by their families, their communities and their governments to fulfil their right to 12 years of education.