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Protect Children’s Right to Education in Kashmir: Amnesty

Protect Children’s Right to Education in Kashmir: Amnesty

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) state government should bring to justice those responsible for the burning of schools in Kashmir and end the occupation of schools by security forces, Amnesty International India said today. Since July, Amnesty says, at least 25 schools have been completely or partially burnt across 10…
Children in Syria Risk Their Lives to Go to School

Children in Syria Risk Their Lives to Go to School

With the start of the school year in Syria, over 1.7 million children remain out of school and another 1.3 million are at a risk of dropping out, according to new education data. Escalating violence, displacement, increased poverty, and an overstretched and under-resourced education system continue to force children out…
Campaign on Children’s Exposure to Violence Launched

Campaign on Children’s Exposure to Violence Launched

Futures Without Violence, in partnership with the Department of Justice, announced Wednesday the launch of the first national campaign that will raise awareness, teach skills, and inspire public action to address children’s exposure to violence and childhood trauma. The multi-year “Changing Minds” campaign will motivate teachers, coaches, counselors, health professionals,…
UNICEF Deplores Attack on Primary School in Syria

UNICEF Deplores Attack on Primary School in Syria

UNICEF has deplored Tuesday's attack on the “That al-Netaqeen” primary school in the city of Daraa which killed five school children, aged between four and 16, and left 15 other children injured. “The conflict in Syria has plummeted to such lows that children are now risking their lives just to…
UNICEF Launches Back-to-School Campaign in Iraq

UNICEF Launches Back-to-School Campaign in Iraq

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched its back-to-school campaign to help millions missing out on education several weeks before the start of the new school year. UNICEF, together with the Iraqi Ministry of Education, launched a nationwide ‘Back to School’ campaign in 10 governorates. Some 3.5 million school-aged Iraqi…
Rihanna Urges World Leaders to Support Global Education

Rihanna Urges World Leaders to Support Global Education

Singer and songwriter Rihanna has joined a campaign to ensure that girls and boys in the world's poorest countries get quality education. Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation announced Friday a multi-year partnership with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and international advocacy group Global Citizen. The partnership will advocate for the…
What Are the Problems of Jammu & Kashmir Students?

What Are the Problems of Jammu & Kashmir Students?

As the turmoil continues to persist in the troubled Kashmir region, the Indian government has decided to resolve the problems of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) students affected by the unrest. According to the government, India's Home Minister Rajnath Singh is trying to resolve the grievances of J&K students studying in…