Entrenched social norms and systemic barriers remain pervasive challenges to achieving gender equality in education; disparities in access, opportunities, and outcomes persist. Bridging the gender gap in education is critical for fostering social progress and economic development and empowering future generations. 

During the GPE KIX EMAP Hub Education Policy and Innovation Conference (EPIC) 2023, a distinguished panel of global experts — Anna Dobrowski from ACER, Elaine Unterhalter from the Institute of Education, UCL, Justine Sass from UNESCO, Sally Gear from the Global Partnership for Education, Shreyasi Jha from UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Region — provided insights into the complexities and constraints of instilling gender equality within educational systems around the world.