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Business champions to help shape historic early years summit
City mayors lead the way as champions for the early years
In pictures: Joy, fear and hope on the faces of children in 2017
Some of the best photos of the year as we highlighted the importance of education and early years care - particularly for marginalised children and those in conflicts.
2017 on film: how ¹ú²úÊÓƵ is working to change the world
This year we've used the power of video storytelling to look at out-of-school refugees, girls' education and early childhood development.
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They said it in 2017 … inspiring quotes about quality education for every child
Getting every child in the world into school and learning is a huge challenge - especially with ongoing conflicts, refugee crises and natural disasters. Here are some of 2017's most memorable quotes about the struggle to give every child an education and protect them from harm.
“My goal is to integrate science in a fun manner that can make a difference in these children¹ú²úÊÓƵ™s lives”
A Global Youth Ambassador from Singapore says science is about exploration and discovery - and should be available to any child from any background.
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Young Indian children miss school to make shoes for global market
New research found children as young as eight working long hours from home - and only half of them are getting an education.
2017: a year of advances and challenges for early childhood development
We look at some of the issues, headlines and surprising stories that emerged over the past 12 months around the crucial first five years of a child's life.Â
Horror and hope: 2017 for millions of children hit by conflicts and disasters
The education and development of so many children was disrupted this year by humanitarian emergencies - we look at some of the stories of despair and dreams.
Rural schoolchildren benefit from teachers trained to be community champions
A programme is turning out qualified and motivated educators in seven countries who will improve on teaching standards in many poor areas.
Small payments help to reduce child trafficking and get children into school
A pilot project in Benin has had a huge impact on the number of children being sold by their poverty-stricken families to work in quarries and agriculture.
Sesame Street’s early learning project for refugees wins $100m competition
The project, run with International Rescue Committee, will reach millions of young children in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.