A public awareness portal · 2026

Education is a human right.

We map the places where women and girls are still denied the right to learn — and gather the essential skills they need, all in one safe space.

"Educate a woman and you educate a generation."
— attributed to J. E. K. Aggrey
Where women are denied education · 2026

Where the doors are closed

We map the places where women and girls are still denied the right to learn — and offer the essential skills they are denied, gathered in one safe space.

Tap or hover a marker to read its story.

Region:
EQUATORAfghanistanNW PakistanIranIraqSaudi ArabiaYemenSudanSomaliaChadSahel (Mali · Burkina · Niger)LibyaSyriaMyanmarNorth KoreaEritrea
Systemic
2
Severe
7
Mild
6
All affected countries · 15

Tap a country to read more. · An illustrative map, not drawn to scale. Sources: UNESCO GEM Report 2024, UN Women, Human Rights Watch.


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