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the primary level of education sitting at 1 out of 10 children not attending. 48% of the population not attending school were girls and young women.

The Human Rights Measurement Initiative measures the right to education for countries around the world, based on their level of income.

International legal basis

The right to education is reflected in article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states:

"Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace. Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children."

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