Education is an integral part and parcel of any civilization. It is the driving force of development and building the future. Nevertheless, due to civil wars and internal conflicts, millions of children have dropped out of school and now face several challenges in accessing education. This article highlights the main challenges that impede refugee children […]
Educating women is the fastest way to make real fundamental changes in the world. How? A recent World Bank study estimates that the “limited educational opportunities for girls, and barriers to completing 12 years of education, cost countries between (15 trillion and 30 trillion US$) in lost lifetime productivity and earnings.” Now, this fact says […]
Migrants and Refugees Flow into Europe Europe has a long history of providing asylum to displaced people. To address the immediate needs of refugees brought on by World War II, the 1951 Refugee Convention was founded. Since then, refugees from war, persecution, and human rights violations have arrived in Europe. In Europe, the number of […]
About International Day of Education Education is a fundamental human right, a public benefit, and a responsibility. Recognizing the importance of education for world peace and development, the United Nations General Assembly declared 24 January the International Day of Education. Countries will not succeed in attaining gender equality and ending the cycle of poverty that […]
Every Child Has the Right to Education Education is the right of every child. However, for many children worldwide, going to school doesn’t lead to learning. Even though two-thirds of children and adolescents globally are enrolled in school, more than 600 million cannot reach minimum competency levels in reading and mathematics. Foundational literacy and numeracy […]
Diversity is the heartbeat of today’s classrooms, where students bring a rich tapestry of cultures and life experiences. Within this mosaic, refugee students stand as resilient individuals with unique challenges and strengths. Navigating their educational journey requires a carefully curated mix of strategies to ensure a seamless integration into the academic fabric. This article serves […]