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International Youth Day: how our Global Youth Ambassadors are helping to change their communities
From the environment and disabilities to leadership and business skills, here's how education is being used by young activists to make a difference.
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Thai cave rescue boys go back to school – and stateless students get citizenship
The young footballers, whose rescue was watched around the world, will get catch-up classes and then be treated "like any other students".
Dozens of children killed by air strike on Yemen school bus
Reports said the students were on their way to summer camps - but the Saudi-led coalition claimed the attack was a "legitimate military action".
Countries move to end child labour – but globally the picture is still bleak
More than 150 million children are still forced to work - often depriving them of education, causing them stress and putting them in danger.
80 countries sign pledge to protect schools from attack – and more are urged to join
The Safe Schools Declaration is a commitment to keep students and teachers free from the fear of violence and occupation during armed conflict.
Despite conflict and lack of teachers, education lures displaced families home in Libya
Thousands of people who fled ongoing violence said their children's schooling was a major factor in their decision to return.
“If we want to get students interested in STEM, we need to start at an earlier age”
A Global Youth Ambassador from Sri Lanka explains a mission to inspire and engage young people to learn the skills they'll need in the workplace.Â
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Indonesia earthquake: school and support are crucial for traumatised children
Many schools are reported to be among thousands of buildings destroyed or badly damaged by the disaster on the island of Lombok.
Torrential rain and flooding destroys more than 200 schools in Sudan
Three girls were killed and eight others injured when a wall collapsed at a school after weeks of heavy rainfall.
“How we set up a curriculum framework for kindergarten education in Palestine”
Education specialist Ilham Nasser describes the process of ensuring that young Palestinian children get the best possible chance to fulfil their potential.
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