From 1-4 December, UNODC is hosting the . More than 35 online interactive panels will discuss how the international education community is working towards teaching justice and rule of law issues, with inspiration from innovative approaches from around the world to ensure that learning never stops even during a global pandemic. Join E4J and see how the UN and its partners are reimagining education for a more just world, and inspiring change together!
Bullying in school is a serious issue, affecting one in three students worldwide. This animation follows the stories of three young victims of bullying across the world, revealing the negative consequences of bullying on educational outcomes, health and well-being.
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In Cambodia, an interactive smartphone app is helping educate students about the country鈥檚 devastating history under the Khmer Rouge. It is a period that will forever echo in Cambodia鈥檚 history, but one that society struggles to deal with to this day. In recent years, international, governmental, and non-governmental institutions have been working to help address this. However, reaching young Cambodians has proven to be a significant challenge. The app called 鈥楰hmer Rouge History,鈥 was developed under a programme implemented by UNOPS.
School violence and bullying including cyberbullying is widespread and affects a significant number of children and adolescents. Almost one in three students has been bullied by their peers at school at least once in the last month and a similar proportion were affected by physical violence. UNESCO has declared 5 November the first annual International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying, recognizing that school-related violence in all its forms is an infringement of children and adolescents鈥 rights to education and to health and well-being.
The honours outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals, institutions and organizations to advance girls鈥 and women鈥檚 education.
A report released on the International Day of the Girl Child shows that 180 million more girls have enrolled in primary and secondary education since 1995. However, despite an increase across all levels of education, girls are still more likely to suffer exclusion than boys, and this is further exacerbated by the current pandemic. It therefore remains vital for governments to tackle persisting discrimination to achieve equality for the next generation of girls, argues the .
An entire generation has seen its education interrupted. works to keep children, particularly the most marginalized, learning and to not just reopen schools, but better schools.
The guidance by , and , reaffirms the importance of schools for the social and intellectual development of children, for their physical and mental health and for the wellbeing of communities.
In 2020, (WTD) celebrates 鈥淭eachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future鈥. The day applauds the teaching profession worldwide, takes stock of achievements, and draws attention to the voices of teachers, who are at the heart of attaining the global education target to leave no one behind. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly adds to the challenges faced by already over-extended education systems throughout the world. The discussions surrounding WTD will address the role of teachers in building resilience and shaping the future of education and the teaching profession.
Egyptian football star Mo Salah and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urged the world to ensure that COVID-19 does not block access to education for millions of young refugees. 鈥淲e must make sure that all young people 鈥 including refugees 鈥 get an education,鈥 said Salah, Ambassador for the Vodafone Foundation and UNHCR Instant Network Schools (INS) programme, which provides online tools and services in refugee camps.
鈥淒ebating the Futures of Education鈥 is a produced by , within the framework of an initiative that seeks to reimagine the futures of education.
There is only one word to describe Mohtas Anwar Modier鈥檚 current mood 鈥 overjoyed. The 28-year-old Sudanese refugee arrived in Italy to advance his education. In June, he learned he received a scholarship to study at the prestigious Luiss University in Rome. The initiative, with support from and partners, offers refugee students the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. For refugees like Mohtas, graduating from university is a triumph over the odds and an inspiration to others.
recalls COVID-19 has disrupted education, affecting more than 91% of students, among them are 773 million adults and young people who still lack basic literacy skills.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put over 11 million girls at risk of not returning to school, threatening decades of progress toward girls鈥 education and gender equality.