It serves as a principal movement to narrow the gender gap in primary and secondary education and to ensure the right to education and gender equality for all children, girls and boys alike.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

Over the past seven months, outstanding STEM rolemodels from nine Federal agencies have signed on to participate in the program, inspiring girls and boys alike with their own personal stories and insights.

WHITEHOUSE: STEM Women All-Stars Hit the Road

Indeed, while boys and men should certainly be educated, girls' education is a particularly worthy investment for women and men alike.

FORBES: Help Women, Help The World