Clashes in Lebanon Risk Disrupting Education for Thousands of Children Introduction Violent clashes that erupted on July 31 in the Ain el-Helweh camp in Lebanon have reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people, the injury of hundreds, and the displacement of thousands. These clashes have had severe […]
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Lebanon’s Education Under Threat: Clashes Endangering Children’s Future
Clashes in Lebanon Risk Disrupting Education for Thousands of Children The Impact of Violence on Education The recent violent clashes in Ain el-Helweh, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, have had a devastating impact on the education of thousands of children. Since armed factions occupied all eight schools in […]
Paraguay’s Proposed Bill: A Setback for Inclusive Education
Amnesty International Raises Concerns About Proposed Bill Prohibiting Gender Perspective in Paraguayan Education Background Information Amnesty International, the international human rights organization, has presented a document to the Paraguayan Senate expressing its concerns about a proposed bill that seeks to prohibit the promotion, encouragement, and teaching of gender ideology in […]
Solution or Stagnation: The Uncertainty Surrounding Lebanon’s New School Year
Lebanon: New School Year at Risk – Government, Foreign Donors Should Ensure Schools Open to All Students The Situation in Lebanon The Education Ministry of Lebanon and foreign donor officials are currently in discussions regarding the financing for the upcoming school year. However, there is still a lack of funding, […]
Education Under Siege: The Alarming Global Surge in Attacks on Learning Institutions
Alarming Increase in Attacks on Education Worldwide The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) has reported a significant rise in attacks on education worldwide, with more than 3,000 attacks identified in 2022, a 17 percent increase from the previous year. This data, released ahead of the fourth United […]
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Children with Albinism Through Education
**Dispatches: Breaking Educational Barriers for Children with Albinism** *By | September 5, 2023* *Azemap Organization and Human Rights Watch join forces to support children with albinism in Mozambique* As the school year commences and children around the world prepare to return to their classrooms, it is essential to reflect on […]
Indonesian Schoolgirls Speak Out: Challenging Mandatory Hijab and Confronting Bullying
Indonesian Schoolgirls Testify on Mandatory Hijab and Bullying The National Commission Holds First Hearing on Abusive Rules On Monday, Indonesia’s National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) held its first-ever hearing on the country’s mandatory hijab regulations. The commission invited two schoolgirls, six mothers, and two fathers to testify […]
Education for All: Over 70 Nations Unite for the Right to Learn
More than 70 Countries Pledge to Strengthen Right to Free Education Background At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, over 70 countries recently expressed their support for efforts to strengthen the right to education. These countries, representing every region of the world, endorsed the explicit right to free […]
The Brutal Resurgence of Corporal Punishment in Afghanistan
UN Report Reveals Taliban’s Use of Corporal Punishment and Death Penalty In the aftermath of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, human rights abuses by the Taliban have been widely reported. However, a recent report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has shed light on […]