The gender gap between boys and girls begins to widen shortly after birth. Differences are noticeable in the access to health and education. Boys are given more education opportunities. And they will be taken to the health facility more quickly.
In rural Congo, the differences are magnified. After a period of just a few years, the differences become a self-fulfilling prophesy.
However, studies prove that educating girls is the best investment to eliminate poverty. We have to stop the gap from forming.
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