Accelerating change with evidence

The Evidence for Gender and Education Resource (EGER) seeks to address inequalities and injustices in global education. Through evidence and partnership, EGER aligns what works, what is being done, and where needs are greatest in gender and education, so all children have the opportunity to learn and thrive.

About Us
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Making an Impact

70% of children in low- and middle-income countries cannot read or do basic math. By understanding what works, what is being done, and where needs are greatest in gender and education, we can collectively invest to create a world with better education and equity for all.

What are the greatest needs in gender and education?

Explore the latest data on gender and education to uncover key challenges and areas where progress is needed. Learn who is most affected by these disparities through our Power in Numbers data stories.

What works to improve gender equity in and through education?

Read our systematic review and other research publications to discover promising and effective interventions that improve girls’ school participation, learning, and gender equity in low- and middle-income countries.

Who is doing what, where, and how?

Through our open-access database, explore over 1,000 program profiles to discover what organizations and governments are currently doing to advance gender equity in and through education.

Bringing it all together

Through our needs, evidence and practice insights, EGER highlights the alignments and misalignments in the gender and education space and shares recommendations for collective action. Read our Girls’ Education Roadmap to learn what we can do to reduce gender gaps, advance equity, and improve education for all children.

What are the greatest needs in gender and education?

Explore the latest data on gender and education to uncover key challenges and areas where progress is needed. Learn who is most affected by these disparities through our Power in Numbers data stories.

What works to improve gender equity in and through education?

Read our systematic review and other research publications to discover promising and effective interventions that improve girls’ school participation, learning, and gender equity in low- and middle-income countries.

Who is doing what, where, and how?

Through our open-access database, explore over 1,000 program profiles to discover what organizations and governments are currently doing to advance gender equity in and through education.

Bringing It All Together

Through our needs, evidence and practice insights, EGER highlights the alignments and misalignments in the gender and education space and shares recommendations for collective action. Read our Girls’ Education Roadmap to learn what we can do to reduce gender gaps, advance equity, and improve education for all children.

Latest Evidence & Insights

We’re analyzing the latest data and evidence to provide up-to-date insights on gender and education from across LMICs. Check out some of the Council’s recent findings below!

A young girl, wearing a traditional embroidered outfit and carrying a light blue bag, smiles softly while standing outside.

Credit: Photo by Mark Tuschman, courtesy of UNFPA/Guatemala

A student wearing a face mask and a pink uniform sits attentively in class with a book open in front of them.

Credit: icon (be one) K / Nicholas Oreyo

A group of smiling young girls wearing white hijabs look out from a window in a light-colored building.

Credit: Photo by Judith Bruce, courtesy of the Population Council

Gender and education in practice

Explore our open-source database to learn who’s working in the gender and education space, what they are doing, and where they are working.

Organization Profiles

Find out who is working in gender and education, what role they play, who their partners are, and more by exploring over 700 organization profiles.

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Program Profiles

Explore over a thousand programs working on gender and education globally, ranging from school-based projects to advocacy campaigns to research and funding initiatives. Learn more about who they are, what they’re doing, and how they’re making an impact.

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Country Profiles

Explore our country profiles to get a snapshot of the current gender and education landscape in all low- and middle-income countries and see programs that are currently being implemented in each.

Explore Country Data

Recent News

September 24, 2024 / Event
Global data for Action! Check out EGER on the sidelines of the Summit for the Future!
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October 11, 2023 / Blog
The vital role of education and gender equity in climate justice
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December 21, 2023 / Blog
Fulfilling the Radical Power of Education
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Recent Events

November 8, 2023 / Event
Launching the Global Accountability Dashboard
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September 21, 2023 / Event
Centering education, gender, and climate for a sustainable world
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September 6, 2023 / Webinar
Gender in Early Childhood Education: Addressing inequalities in opportunity and pedagogy
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