UK government scraps £45 million education project for women and girls
The UK government has axed its overseas education project for women and girls, aimed at keeping one million students in school, after just two years. The £45 million scheme, Strengthening Higher Education for Female Empowerment, was scrapped amid ongoing aid cuts, raising concerns about the impact on gender equality initiatives globally.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 08:00 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 08:20 UTC
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