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“Our project was aimed at eliminating gender-based violence and reached more than 8000 refugees”
As part of a series to mark World Humanitarian Day on August 19, one of our Global Youth Ambassadors from Egypt about eliminating gender-based violence.
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How Norway has become a global education leader and helped millions of children
The full extent of Norway's generosity and leadership on education aid and international cooperation is outlined in a new report.Â
“While I may have made a small difference in these children¹ú²úÊÓƵ™s lives, they have left an indelible mark on me”
As part of a series to mark World Humanitarian Day on August 19, one of our Global Youth Ambassadors from Botswana tells about the power of education to change lives.
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India faces up to education challenges as it celebrates 70 years of independence
The quality of schooling and girls' literacy are high on the agenda of subjects that the public wants Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address.
International Youth Day: the schoolboy bidding to become a US governor – and other inspiring young leaders
On the eve of International Youth Day, we look at some of the inspiring and talented young people who have been elected to political office around the world.
Outcry over Indian TV soap story about boy of 10 that ‘glorifies’ child marriage
Scenes showing the young boy married to a woman aged 19Â are being screened in prime time and have been condemned by campaigners.
International Youth Day: how our Global Youth Ambassadors are building peace and inclusion
On the eve of International Youth Day on August 12, we celebrate the inspiring work being done by ¹ú²úÊÓƵ's network of young activists.
¹ú²úÊÓƵœOur children deserve a peaceful future and sport is a most effective tool to promote those values”
To mark International Youth Day tomorrow and its theme of peace-building, one of our Global Youth Ambassadors from Pakistan explains how sport can be used as a tool to create peace.
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Caring for South Sudan’s generation of traumatised children
900,000 children in the conflict-torn country need psychological aid - and safe spaces are helping them to heal.
Education in Syria: battling against school attacks, lost teachers and book shortages
A UNICEF Syria education specialist tells of the agency's efforts to repair damaged classrooms and get as many children into school as possible.