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sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ opens 12 early learning centres in Gaza as new report reveals early childhood development crisis
Major new philanthropic commitments back education amid global conflict and pressure on aid systems
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Over half of Rohingya girls who fled Myanmar became child brides says UN agency
60% of children from the Muslim ethnic minority have never been to school - and an increasing number of girls and women have moved to nearby countries to escape violence.
Mighty Maria’s mission to educate a generation of slum children in Bangladesh
The Portuguese founder of the Maria Cristina Foundation is helping to lift families out of poverty - and raises funds by climbing, trekking and taking part in brutal endurance tests.
Amazing images show what happens in a newborn baby’s brain
Scans of newborn babies have been published today that will help to show how diseases like autism develop or how pregnancy affects brain growth.
New Jersey set to be the first American state to outlaw child marriage
Activists say legal loopholes, such as parental consent, allow thousands of under-18s to wed - which can result in mental health problems and increased high school dropout rates.
How do you protect a school from being attacked?
Teachers and schools in conflict zones around the world are getting advice and training on how to be prepared for attacks or having their buildings used for military purposes.
Miss Malawi winner vows to promote education for girls
University graduate Cecelia Khofi said she believes education is the best way to bring about meaningful change in the African country.
No rest until all Chibok schoolgirls are found says Nigerian president after 82 are freed
After many of the missing girls were released, Muhammadu Buhari pledged to "spare no effort" to find the remaining students and hundreds of other people abducted by Boko Haram.
‘Invest early’ is message from Kenyan companies that support early childhood care
A report by the Global Business Coalition for Education highlights how businesses are realising the benefits of backing young children to their company, their workforce and their brands' relationship with the local communities.
82 abducted Chibok schoolgirls are freed by Boko Haram in Nigeria
The president's office announced the release of the students after "lengthy negotiations" - three years after the kidnappings sparked a global outcry and the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
#5for5 campaign: why sleep is so important for babies and young children to develop
To mark sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s new #5for5 film, we look at how good sleep is a vital part of a child's early growth and development.