Overview
What does it really take for girls and young women to learn, thrive and shape their own futures? Across the world, their journeys are influenced by gender, geography, safety, opportunity and access. These everyday realities shape not only how they learn, but how confidently they participate in education, work and society.
Working through communities and strategic partners across South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa, the British Council supports women and girls to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to participate equally and meaningfully in education and the economy.
This session offers a simple and engaging introduction to how gender is central to the British Council’s work. Drawing on real examples and shared reflections, we will explore what we have learned from supporting learners in diverse contexts and how programmes are thoughtfully designed to respond to the unique needs and aspirations of girls.
Participants will gain insights into:
- Why gender-responsive education matters
- How context shapes programme design
- Lessons learned from working across multiple regions
- Practical approaches to improving equity and inclusion
Speaker: Radhika Gholkar
Girls’ Education Lead, British Council
Radhika works at the intersection of policy, practice, and evidence to strengthen the ecosystem that supports learning for women and girls. She collaborates with government partners, education systems, and sector experts to design and implement scalable approaches that improve equity, inclusion, and outcomes for women and girls across diverse global contexts.
Date: Friday 27 March 2026
Time: 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (UTC), click here to convert to your local time
Location: Online
Fee: Free
Who can join?
Members and non-members above 18 years age
Who is this session for?
This session is ideal for educators, school leaders, policymakers, government representatives, development and NGO professionals, researchers, academics, and anyone interested in advancing gender equity in education and workforce participation.
For any queries, please write to digitallibrary@britishcouncil.org