In an opinion piece published in Newsweek, Reena Ghelani, CEO of Plan International, reflects on the measurable progress girls have made over the past generation — and the growing risks that threaten to reverse it.
More girls are completing school. Fewer are marrying before age 18. More young women are stepping into leadership and economic opportunity.
But conflict, climate shocks, economic instability and funding cuts are putting hard-won gains at risk.
As International Women’s Day approaches, Ghelani underscores a central message: progress for girls is real, but it is not guaranteed. Sustained investment in education and protection is essential to ensure that today’s girls can grow into women who lead and strengthen their communities.
Read the full article here: Girls Have Come a Long Way. That Progress Could Quickly Be Undone | Opinion
