Girls’ education and COVID-19: What past shocks can teach us about mitigating the impacts of pandemics

Malala Fund estimates that 10 million more secondary school age girls could be out of school after the COVID-19 crisis has passed. This report uses insights from the 2014-15 Ebola epidemic and the 2008 global financial crisis to understand the consequences of COVID-19 for girls. It includes recommendations for governments and international institutions to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and help girls return to school.