Petition · past parliament
Raise awareness of girls' right to education in Somalia.
Closed
300 signatures
What the petition asks
In Somalia, 95% of the poorest females, age 7-16, have never been to school. Educated women are less likely to die in childbirth, or to have children at an early age, meaning that they are more likely to find work. Education also narrows the gap between men and women, creating more gender equality.
Information found on the website of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
Further specific information about Somalia on the UNICEF global site.
Further specific information about Somalia on the UNICEF global site.
Timeline
| 2 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Sep 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
300
Status
Closed
Opened
2 Mar 2016
Closed
2 Sep 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.