UNICEF pushed education for girls to be a global priority.(United Nations Children's Fund)

From: WE! | Date: March 1, 2004 | Copyright information

"Strong countries need strong women; strong women need a strong start; a strong start needs a good education."

This is the gist of the International Women's Day message released by Carol Bellamy, executive director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). According to the statement, girls are often left behind when it comes to education. If the problem is eradicated, hopefully, a chain of other problems will be resolved in the process.

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