The state of global education is a humanitarian emergency. The UN estimates that without a US$1.8 billion increase by 2030 in educational investment worldwide 825 million children and youth will be left behind. On September 20, Malawi President Peter Mutharika, together with the presidents of France, Norway and Senegal, the Education Commission, the Global Partnership for Education, UNESCO, UNICEF and others are convening “Financing the Future: Education 2030”, a high-level meeting during the UN General Assembly to galvanize nations rich and poor to do their part.

This op ed was written by Susan Blaustein, Executive Director of WomenStrong International

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