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��Women Empowerment through Education�Case study: Building Confidence by Empowering Decision-Making�

Dr. Odilova, CAU Business School

Event: Lecture at Sujatha Girls High School, Hyderabad, India

Date: August 23, 2024

Enhancement of entrepreneurship skills among women to provide gender equality and employability for citizens of Uzbekistan. ( EMPOWER)

Project Number: 101129076 — EMPOWER—ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE

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Sujatha Girls High School, located in Hyderabad, India, was established in 1966 by the visionary educationist Mrs. Sita Jai Singh. Known for its commitment to quality education, the school has grown significantly from its humble beginnings with 40 students and 5 teachers to a renowned institution with over 3,500 students and 150 teachers. The school emphasizes character building and academic excellence, preparing students for the Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C.) Examination. It is recognized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh and operates under the Sujatha Arts & Science Academies

Sujatha Girls High School

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Today, 62 million girls around the world are not in school. What will the world look like when we educate all girls?

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What Happens If We Let Girls Learn?

She can lift her country out of poverty. If India enrolled 1% more girls in secondary school, their GDP would rise by $5.5 billion.

She can feed her family and her country. Investing in girls' education could boost agricultural output in Sub-Saharan Africa by 25%.

She can increase her income. For every year a girl stays in school, her income can increase by 15 to 25%.

She will invest in future generations. Educated women invest 90% of their income into their family.

She will send her children to school, continuing the cycle of education. Educated mothers are more than twice as likely to send their children to school.

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In many countries, more than half of girls drop out before reaching the 6th grade

In countries with low primary and secondary completion rates, the relative disadvantage of girls worsens with poverty

Harmful social norms can prevent change from happening in female education.

Over 25% of people surveyed by UNESCO believe that "a university education is more important for a boy.” Four countries in sub-Saharan Africa prohibit girls from going back to school after pregnancy

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, UNESCO estimated 132 million girls around the world were out of school

UNESCO estimates that, due to COVID-related disruptions, 11 million girls might not return to the classroom

Adolescent girls (12-17) are the highest risk for dropping out of school in low-income countries

About 40% of low-income countries have not taken any measures to support students who are most at-risk for exclusion

Three-quarters of all primary-age children who may never set foot in school are girls

Women still account for almost two-thirds of all adults unable to read

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How does education build confidence in women and girls?

Encourages self-expression and leadership

Provides knowledge and skills

Fosters a sense of achievement

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Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Informed choices in personal and professional life

Greater autonomy and independence

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Economic empowerment

Health improvements

Social and political participation

Successful women globally due to education

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In India, many women work in the informal sector and choose home-based jobs to balance household duties, influenced by socio-cultural factors such as unequal domestic work distribution, gender skill and education gaps, limited digital literacy, mobility restrictions, and lack of workplace support.

Economic Opportunities

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Health Benefits

Girls’ education delays early marriage and leads to smaller families

Educated girls are also more likely to seek healthcare for themselves and their families.

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Social Participation

Active involvement in community and politics

Leadership roles

Advocacy for rights and equality

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Q&A

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