The lack of education access serves as a catalyst for social inequality, perpetuating economic disparities across generations. Ensuring access to education is crucial for empowering future generations to become active and informed participants in society.
250 million children worldwide are out of school, according to UN studies, due to various factors such as conflicts, political crises, and economic instability, especially prevalent in impoverished nations.
75% of 10-year-olds in the poorest developing countries are illiterate. According to World Bank reports, this figure was 53% before the COVID-19 pandemic.
35.8% of GPD is lost due to the non-inclusion of people with disabilities in Europe and Central Asia, according to UNESCO.
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