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19 captivating images of schoolgirls around the world

Regardless of their gender, these photos are proof that all children have the right to get an education

Multimedia Desk March 14, 2016

PHOTO: AFP

Globally, 65 million girls are not in school, of which, 24 million girls are in Pakistan. Of the 774 million people who are illiterate around the world, a staggering two-thirds are women. There are also 33 million fewer girls in primary school than boys.

Statistics show, that if every woman around the world receives a primary and secondary education, child deaths would be cut in half, saving 3 million people. A girl with eight years of education is four times less likely to marry as a child. If a girl earned just one extra year of education, she can earn 20 per cent more as an adult.

We've narrowed down 19 photographs which feature girls of all ages from countries around the world, including China, Pakistan, India and Kenya. Whether they're on their way to school, learning something in class or playing with their friends; these photos are proof that all children, regardless of their gender, have the right to get an education.

1. China