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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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“I will never forget when my father took me to school for the first time – it was where my passion to help change the world began”
One of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s network of Global Youth Ambassadors tells how education gave him a good start in life- and how the same opportunity needs to be given to Syrian refugee children.Â
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“200 displaced boys and girls have been given uniforms, books and pens after registering at the new school”
One of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Global Youth Ambassadors in Somalia describes how a new school is giving hope to children living in Badbaado camp for displaced people.
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What next for Colombia’s child soldiers when the 50-year conflict finally ends?
Getting child recruits into school will help them to deal with their trauma and give them self-worth through education - but major challenges lie ahead.
Early years champion Shakira tells world leaders: ‘Today’s babies will drive tomorrow’s business’
In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, the singer-songwriter said investing in early childhood development is key to the future prosperity of children and society.
“The Kenyan government needs to champion children with disabilities because they have something to offer”
More needs to be done to help children with disabilities attend school and be able to fulfil their potential, argues a Kenyan early childhood development advocate.
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Charities alarmed by plan to allow ‘special case’ child marriages in Bangladesh
The coalition Girls Not Brides said a proposed change to the Child Marriage Restraint Act would be a backward step in a country that has reduced the number of child brides.
Send a message to world leaders: #YouPromised to get Syrian children into school
The international community must not forget the plight of 800,000 Syrian refugee children who are deprived of an education and at risk of child labour, child marriage and exploitation.
UN must do more to tackle crimes against children says Save The Children chief
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, who is also a member of the Education Commission, told the Protecting Children in War and Conflict event that 50% of those affected by wars are children and more funding is needed to protect and educate them.
Campaigners and celebrities back call to get 130 million girls in school
A Poverty is Sexist letter, demanding action on girls' education, will be delivered in person to leaders on International Women's Day by the campaigning organisation ONE.
Sarah Brown: action plan needed in 2017 to give hope to children
The children's campaigner and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ President looks at priorities for the year ahead - and says we need to combine campaigning with figuring out how to "work with what we have".