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School grows its own food to help children concentrate in class
In Kenya's congested Kibera district, a primary head teacher is passionate about putting nutritious food on the plates of her young students.
Syrian refugee boys suffer sexual violence at school and work, UN study shows
Teachers should be trained to spot abuse and schools should be made safe spaces, according to the report into sexual violence against Syrian boys and men.
700,000 Jordanian and Syrian refugee children to benefit from education funding boost
A new $200m project will expand access to early childhood education and make other improvements, including training 30,000 teachers.Â
Air pollution threatens the brain development of millions of babies
Pollution is damaging not only their lungs but also their brains - and that could have lifelong consequences, UNICEF has warned.
HIV/AIDS effect of child marriage is ‘tragic’ says UN agency chief
Young married girls are at much greater risk of being infected in many parts of southern Africa - and action is needed to protect them, a conference has heard.
“16 days of action to help end violence against women and girls around the world”
A Global Youth Ambassador from Cameroon tells how a campaign is addressing barriers faced by disadvantaged girls and women.
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Syrian teenager who set up a school in refugee camp wins global prize
Mohamad Al Jounde has helped hundreds of children to get an education since he launched the school in Lebanon when he was just 12.
How Meghan Markle helped to champion education for girls
The actor, who is engaged to Prince Harry, went to Rwanda and India to meet girls who have been inspired to stay in school.
Yemen’s young children are ‘staring death in the face’
Hunger, diseases and the effects of conflict are hitting the vulnerable under-fives especially hard, aid agencies are warning.
“The theme of our event was Break the Barriers – Play Together”
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a Global Youth Ambassador from Uganda tells of a special event to bring all children together.
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