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Major new philanthropic commitments back education amid global conflict and pressure on aid systems
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Global Youth Ambassadors champion the early years at G20 summit
African countries need to help young people get skills for the jobs of tomorrow
The continent's education and vocational learning systems must be transformed, says a major report by UNICEF.
Yemen becomes 70th country to sign Safe Schools Declaration to protect education in conflict
The pledge to safeguard students from attack came days after a coalition that backs the government was blacklisted by the UN for airstrikes on schools.
40,000 children back at school after Puerto Rico hurricane – but others may have to wait for months
119 schools have reopened - others have no power or will have to close permanently because of the damage caused by Hurricane Maria.
‘Before the war we had an ordinary but wonderful life’: Syrian refugee Rojin, 15, films life as a farm worker in Turkey
Rojin is one of four out-of-school refugee children living in Turkey who spent six months documenting their lives on video for Â鶹APP.
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“Threats did not deter me – my mission is quality education for every child in Pakistan”
Kakar Hayat Hamandzai tells how he is campaigning as a Global Youth Ambassador for better school facilities, teaching and access to education.
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Too easy just to blame teachers for education failings, says UN report
Governments and others must take responsibility for getting more children into school and improving learning, according to UNESCO.
Summit pushes leaders to end child marriage in West and Central Africa
Unless urgent action is taken it could be 100 years before the practice that impacts girls' education, health and future is stopped.
Free preschool for every child after Japan’s prime minister pledges to invest in education
Shinzo Abe said he would "invest boldly in the next generation" with promises on preschool and higher education as he held on to power at the election.
Â鶹APPœLet us give a face and a voice to that girl who has been ignored – it is she who will change the worldÂ鶹APP
Our Global Youth Ambassadors tell how education and equal opportunities are vital if girls are to succeed in school and beyond.
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“I think all girls should be able to code and use a computer”
To mark Africa Code Week and the need for girls and young women to learn digital skills, we talk to students at one of Â鶹APP's Code Clubs in Uganda.Â
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