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“My basic education is what has me where I am today – but now you also need an entrepreneurial spirit and skills”
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed talks about education innovation, youth skills and getting more young people involved with the UN.
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“The plight of the girl child in India remains a matter of utmost concern”
On International Day of the Girl Child, one of our Global Youth Ambassadors reflects on entrenched beliefs that hinder the progress of females.
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India’s top court makes landmark ruling that sex with child bride under 18 is rape
The decision overrules a legal loophole that has affected millions of girls, who are often deprived of education and a chance to fulfil their potential.
‘I wish I was at school’: Syrian refugee Asmah, 15, films her life as a wife and mother
Asmah is one of four out-of-school refugee children living in Turkey who spent six months documenting their lives on video for ¹ú²úÊÓƵ.
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13 reasons why girls are not in school on International Day of the Girl Child
Millions of girls around the world are being denied an education because they are exploited, discriminated against - or just ignored.
How fathers can play a vital role in helping their young children to develop
A dad's interactions with their infant or young child can have a significant impact, according to early childhood development experts.
“Education can be a powerful tool to change the lives of children from poorer backgrounds”
One of our Global Youth Ambassadors from Uganda tells how he is helping disadvantaged children get access to quality education, good health and skills development.
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130m girls are not in school – and problem is worst in conflict-torn countries, says report
Nine of the top 10 countries where girls fail to get a education are in Africa says ONE campaign - in South Sudan just one in four are in school.
‘Students cry and become scared’: surge in Syria shelling shuts down schools
An increase in air strikes and bombings has led to schools suspending classes and left many children too terrified to learn.
After Hurricane Irma: thousands of island children face long wait to go back to school
A month after several Caribbean islands were devastated by the storm, many schools are still closed and children face an uncertain future over their education.