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“The Gambia needs a better education system that will help children train for real world”
Visiting schools and talking to students has given a Global Youth Ambassador a better understanding of what young people need to succeed.
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World Cup 2018: School report card on Group E countries Brazil, Costa Rica, Serbia and Switzerland
Every day during the opening week of the World Cup in Russia, we're looking at the education situation in each of the countries taking part. Today it's Group E.
World Cup 2018: School report card on Group D countries Argentina, Croatia, Iceland and Nigeria
Every day during the opening week of the World Cup in Russia, we're looking at the education situation in each of the countries taking part. Today it's Group D.
World Cup 2018: School report card on Group C countries Australia, Denmark, France and Peru
Every day during the opening week of the World Cup in Russia, we're looking at the education situation in each of the countries taking part. Today it's Group C.
“Early marriage puts a stop to a girl¹ú²úÊÓƵ™s education – we need laws that protect underage girls”
A youth-led organisation in Pakistan is working hard to change opinions and laws around child marriage and to encourage girls to stay in school.
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Day of the African Child 2018: leaving no one behind
Events are held each year to promote children's rights on the continent where nearly half of the population are under the age of 18.
Pregnant girls and young mothers banned from school in many African countries
Some nations are working hard to allow girls to continue their education - but others are punishing students, says a Human Rights Watch report.
World Cup 2018: School report card on Group A countries Egypt, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay
The World Cup kicks off in Russia - and each day during the opening week we'll be looking at the education situation in each of the countries taking part. Today it's Group A.
School children to play vital role in earthquake emergencies
Tanzania's government is introducing new disaster measures at schools and asking students to make their communities aware of the dangers.
Helping 500,000 primary children to get a better education in DRC
The development organisation Cordaid is working to ensure targets including enrolling more girls in school will be met.