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Major new philanthropic commitments back education amid global conflict and pressure on aid systems
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Youth champions to tell world leaders why they must Act For Early Years
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Traumatised Iraqi children hope to go back to school after nightmare of Islamic State rule
Thousands of children displaced from the liberated town of Hawija need urgent psychological support and safe places to learn.
“Not returning to school after childbirth will have a huge impact on the future of girls’ education”
Teenage mothers should be allowed to return to education after having their child, argues a Global Youth Ambassador from Tanzania.
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Recipe for success: Gaza preschools combine healthy eating and learning
On World Food Day, we find out how Palestinian children are being taught skills while enjoying themselves in the kitchen.
Millions of Yemeni students affected as strike by unpaid teachers keeps schools shut
On the first day of the new term, UNICEF said nearly three-quarters of the war-torn country's educators have not had their wages for a year and almost 500 schools have been destroyed.
2017 set to be worst year ever for attacks on schools
The UN Security Council was told more than 500 attacks were documented in the first six months of this year, compared to 753 in all of 2016.
‘I will make education my priority’: UNESCO picks Audrey Azoulay as its new chief
The ex-culture minister has been selected as the next Director-General of the UN body, which is responsible for leading the global goal of education for all.
How an inspiring film can help students do better at their exams
A study showed watching role models on screen can lead to better performances in the classroom - so here are some of our favourite films about education.
“Sharing my story at the One Young World Summit was a life-changing experience”
Ousmane Ba, a sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Global Youth Ambassador, told about his work to advance peace and girls' education at the gathering of young campaigners in Colombia.
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Named and shamed: those who kill, maim, violate children’s rights and attack schools
A UN report into children and armed conflict revealed shocking levels of violence, abuse and military recruitment.Â
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ team cycles 100 miles to raise funds for our work with children
A big thank you to the cyclists who defied the weather to pedal through London and Surrey - do you fancy having a go next year?