Although the global majority of teachers are women, a new UNESCO report provides evidence that a glass ceiling still bars women from leadership positions in education.

The report also shows how women leaders in education often have a positive impact on inclusion, addressing challenges which disproportionately affect girls, and tend to support professional development for teachers, and foster a collaborative culture.

Although most teachers are female, women face challenges to climbing the leadership ladder in education, just as they do in all professions. This must change. You cannot be what you cannot see: more women in education leadership would help stop gender stereotyping, and inspire girls to go further, creating a virtuous cycle of benefits for society at large. – Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education of UNESCO

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