Girls need a safe and supportive environment, free from abuse, with separate and healthy toilet facilities, safe drinking water, equal attention with boys and a gender sensitive curriculum.
The unique and far-reaching benefits of educating the girl-child include the proven fact that educating her is the best investment for societal development. The short and long term benefits to girls are based on the evidence that educated girls develop essential life skills, including self confidence, the ability to participate effectively in society and protect themselves from HIV/AIDS infection, sexual exploitation and pressures for early marriage and childbirth.