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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
‘Lost’ Blackadder Christmas script to be auctioned for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
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UN Security Council pledges more action to protect children in armed conflicts
The 15 member countries condemned attacks on schools, violence against children and the recruitment of child soldiers.
Stars join Sarah Brown on Scottish walk to raise funds for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Sandi Toksvig and her partner Debbie, Arabella Weir and Kathy Lette will join sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s president on the five-day coastal trek.
One year on, children bear the mental scars of Islamic State’s brutal reign in Mosul
Many don't feel safe at school and live in fear for their lives, says a report on the devastated Iraqi city.
Teenage film-maker and education champion Zuriel stands up for rights of African girls
Still only 15, she has been named on an "emerging black women In Hollywood" list and her programme will partner with a foundation to promote equal opportunities for girls.
“We need to listen to youth needs now to equip them with the skills they need in the future”
Global Youth Ambassadors tell how they're helping to identify what must be done to ensure young people are ready for the jobs of tomorrow.
Expert Voices
Court halts demolition of Palestinian school after international outcry
Israeli security forces were preparing to bulldoze a village that includes an iconic tyres-and-mud school for students from Bedouin communities.
Young people get a say on how to be ready for jobs of the future
A global survey will inform a major report on how the business community can help to deliver crucial youth skills.
Protest against school ban on pregnant girls, young mums and teen fathers in Burundi
Rights groups say the directive from the country's education ministry will have a devastating impact on the education of those affected.
Battle forces students to trek six hours on bombed mountain road to sit exams
The worst fighting in Yemen's three-year conflict meant 2000 high school students headed for the safety of the capital Sanaa.
Courage of Syrian school children who defied Islamic State to keep on learning
A UN chief praised students who refused to stop going to their classes after the terror group banned books and killed some of their teachers.