O Brasil acaba de aprovar uma nova lei para a educação. Mariana, nossa gerente de parcerias para o Brasil, explica o que essa mudança significa para as meninas.
O Plano Nacional de Educação define os rumos do financiamento, do acesso e da qualidade da educação no país pelos próximos 10 anos — e, depois de anos de ativismo, nossas parceiras ajudaram a tornar esse plano mais forte.
Mas uma lei só é tão poderosa quanto a sua implementação. E as brechas deixadas pelos legisladores — especialmente em relação a raça e gênero — mostram que o trabalho continua para garantir que essa lei realmente atenda a todas as meninas brasileiras.
Having followed developments in Brazil's education sector closely, I see this new law as a promising step, especially for girls who face systemic barriers like poverty, racism, and gender discrimination. The law’s commitment to gradually increase education investment to 10% of the budget is encouraging, as funding is often a critical bottleneck. However, what resonates with me most is the concern about the law’s omission of explicit references to race and gender. Without clearly naming the unique struggles faced by indigenous, Black, and quilombola girls, the law risks perpetuating inequality by making it harder to direct resources and hold authorities accountable. From personal experience volunteering in educational outreach programs, I’ve witnessed how marginalized girls often drop out due to violence, discrimination, or insufficient support. For such vulnerable groups, policies require clear targets and monitoring to ensure they benefit. This law could be transformative if civil society and communities continue pressing for inclusive implementation. Moreover, grassroots organizations will need ongoing support to advocate for these girls and ensure the law addresses their realities comprehensively. The decade ahead is crucial — success depends on turning legislative promises into concrete action that reduces disparities and empowers every girl in Brazil to access quality education and shape her future confidently.



























































