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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.
Outcry as Tanzania ‘punishes’ schoolgirl victims of sexual violence
A presidential pardon for two men jailed for raping primary students came as a senior official called for pregnant schoolgirls to be arrested.
Global education in 2017: the good, the bad and the champions for children
In the struggle to get every child in school, this has been a year of conflicts and disasters - but also innovations, leadership and inspiring campaigners.
Former DRC child soldiers awarded $10m in compensation
The money will help "hundreds or thousands" of victims to finish education, do vocational training, or have medical and psychological treatment.
Childhood and education under attack as South Sudan conflict enters fifth year
Malnutrition, trauma and lack of schooling are among the problems faced by millions of children in the world's newest country.
1.3m young people learned digital skills during Africa Code Week
Organisers have revealed there was a threefold increase in the number of youth and children who took part this year in 35 countries.