British Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Girls’ Education Helen Grant has laid emphasis on investing in girls’ education which she thinks an “absolute game changer” and ensures a safer, fairer and better world for the girls giving them greater say over their futures. “Investing in girls’ education is an absolute game changer,” she said, adding that girls’ education is a key priority for the UK government. Helen Grant, who was appointed in January 2021 as the British Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Girls’ Education, made the remarks before wrapping up her recent visit to Bangladesh. Read: British PM’s Special Envoy Helen Grant in city to meet girls While talking to a small group of reporters at the residence of British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson, Helen listed poverty, climate change; gender based violence, early pregnancy and forced marriage as some of the barriers that need to be addressed through joint efforts. As girls remain at greater risk of violence, sexual abuse, child marriage due to out of schools, she said investing in girls is very important.

British Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Girls Education Helen Grant is now visiting Bangladesh to learn about the experiences of girls and the challenges they have faced in accessing quality education. Helen, who is here for the first time, will be visiting Sylhet on Tuesday as part of her three-day visit. "I’m here to meet civil society partners, education leaders, and most importantly Bangladeshi women and girls to learn about their experiences and the challenges they’ve faced in accessing quality education," Helen tweeted. Also read: Inclusive politics essential for every country’s prosperity: British Minister