South Sudan's 1st Birthday: Education

July 9th, Celebrating South Sudan's 1st B DA Y "Parents should send both girls and boys to school because they have equal rights." - Sukuk, 22-year-old, South Sudan Education is a major priority for children in South Sudan. Low rates of primary school completion and high gender, geographic and wealth disparities pose enormous challenges to the development of the young nation. However, recent studies show that communities see education as the most important peace dividend. ISSUE ACHIEVEMENTS Provision of school materials in all 10 states of South Sudan 10 states 2005 0.6 mlllon 15,000 44,000 2009 1.4 million 2005 2009 Primary school enrollment Secondary school enrollment UNICEF IN ACTION UNICEF uses the following three strategic approches to improve the prevailing conditions of the education system in South Sudan. Education for I children and young people out of school Improved quality of education Education sector policy & planning EDUCATION unicefO