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Major new philanthropic commitments back education amid global conflict and pressure on aid systems
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Chibok girls kidnapper gets 20 years for school attack that shocked the world
Four years after the mass abductions, a second man has been jailed for his part in Boko Haram's reign of terror against education and civil rights.
Wedding photographer praised for trying to stop marriage of girl aged 15 in Turkey
In a country where child marriages are increasing, Onur Albayrak decided to act when he noticed the bride was young and afraid.
Child marriage victim Noura fights for freedom as her lawyers appeal jail sentence
The case of Noura Hussein - who was originally sentenced to death for killing her husband - sparked a global campaign.Â
Revealed: the cost of not educating girls at secondary school
Girls who complete their education are more likely to work and earn more money and less likely to become child brides or young mothers, a report says.
Somalian students volunteer to teach children whose families fled conflict and famine
Young people from local universities are passing on basic literacy and numeracy skills to children in camps around the capital Mogadishu.
Train passenger’s tweets save 26 Indian girls who were being trafficked
The girls were rescued by police in India, where thousands of children are trafficked each year away from their families, education and future.
“Our Fabulous Female campaign raises awareness about the lack of sanitary health for girls”
A foundation that brings together youth in South Africa from different backgrounds celebrates unity in diversity and helps girls to stay in school.
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Stateless schoolboy who captured hearts of the world during dramatic Thai cave rescue
Adul Sam-on, who speaks four languages and was called "a gem" by the head of his school, left his home in Myanmar to get a better education.
UN Security Council pledges more action to protect children in armed conflicts
The 15 member countries condemned attacks on schools, violence against children and the recruitment of child soldiers.
Stars join Sarah Brown on Scottish walk to raise funds for ¹ú²úÊÓƵ
Sandi Toksvig and her partner Debbie, Arabella Weir and Kathy Lette will join ¹ú²úÊÓƵ's president on the five-day coastal trek.