World faces critical juncture in ensuring equal access to education

COVID-19 has created additional barriers to education for children worldwide, and unfortunately, some girls may never return to their studies, even when restrictions are lifted and services resume.

International Development Minister Karina Gould, pictured on June 23. Building on the feds’ Feminist International Assistance Policy and the Charlevoix declaration, Canada must continue its leadership for and with refugee girls.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TANJINA MIRZA

July 9, 2020

With the spread of COVID-19, the world is united in crisis. In addition to dealing with a deadly virus, communities faced exacerbated social and structural disparities that were new to some, but have long existed for others, including gender inequality, poverty, and p...

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