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In 2021 EENET helped CBM to develop an inclusive education training guide – for CBM staff, partners and other NGOs.

The training package is based around a number of frequently asked questions about inclusive education. Each question is followed by background information for the facilitator along with a number of activities which can be selected according to time available and participant level of knowledge / priorities. The aim is to have engaging participation and discussion to explore principles and share knowledge, understanding and promising practices.  There are handouts, additional case studies and references for further reading to support further self-study.

The guide is now available in French and Spanish!

#GirlsInICT Day was celebrated globally on the 27th April 2023.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency for information and communication technologies, identified “Digital Skills for Life” as their theme for Girls in ICT 2023.

For girls and young women to thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education goals and careers, they need to acquire skills to become both ICT users and creators in the digital world.  This year and every year, ITU and partners work together to inspire and encourage girls to pursue a future in ICTs and to empower them by ensuring they have the necessary skills, confidence and support to achieve their goals.

Check out their Facebook page for Girls In ICT day global events!

The INEE Community of Practice (CoP) is an online platform that facilitates peer-to-peer communication and moderated discussions on the full range of education in emergencies topics in many languages. The platform intends to cultivate collaborative relationships and meaningful exchanges – both synchronous and asynchronous – for sharing knowledge and local wisdom, amplifying voices, developing resources, informing policy, building capacity, undertaking joint advocacy, and identifying content worthy of wider dissemination.

The list of thematic channels grows gradually as members express interest in specific topics or countries and currently include topics such as inclusive education, early childhood development, higher education, data and gender etc.

There are five generic public channels based on the five INEE languages – Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish – that act as first entry and common areas for all participants in their preferred language of communication.

The CoP is a service for INEE members.

If you are not yet a member, you can join the network for free by registering on the website.

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INEE have launched a new policy brief this month on “Opportunities and Challenges for Disability-Inclusive Early Childhood Development in Emergencies’.

The brief advocates for and highlights the benefits of disability-inclusive early childhood development in emergencies (ECDiE). It recognises the importance of early intervention in childhood development, and explores the barriers due to which young children with disabilities remain under-served in humanitarian settings. The brief highlights tools, frameworks, and promising practices to support disability-inclusive ECDiE, and offers recommendations for governments, donors, and programmers to bridge the gaps in the programming and delivery of ECDiE.

INEE specifically thanks the author of this brief, Juliette Myers for her collaborative, iterative, and thoughtful approach to developing the resource. We are proud to say Juliette is a close friend of EENET’s.

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Civicus, the global civil society alliance, have released their 2023 State of Civil Society Report.

The 12th annual report report of Civicus looks back on 2022 to explore trends in civil society action, at every level and in every arena, from struggles for democracy, inclusion and climate justice to demands for global governance reform.

Check out the website for more information on Civicus and their activities!

A new report entitled Education in Africa – Placing equity at the heart of policy, published jointly by UNESCO and the African Union, reveals that although many countries in sub-Saharan Africa are taking significant steps to provide quality education for all, the region has the world’s largest out-of-school population.

The report calls on governments to strengthen education systems’ resilience to future crises, by developing flexible forms of teaching, by scaling up the use of digital technology, and by improving data collection to better inform policy planning.

It proposes making secondary education compulsory, building more schools, developing adapted curricula, improving the quality of teachers, and providing financial and academic assistance to children.

Read the full report ‘Education in Africa – Placing equity at the heart of policy’.

The Global Convention on Higher Education is officially in force as of 5 March 2023, following the 20^th ratification on 5 December 2022. The world’s first worldwide treaty on higher education is now a reality, and it’s set to revolutionize the way we approach mobility and access in higher education.

But what exactly does this mean for students, educators, and higher education institutions around the world? The Convention is not just some lofty ideal, but a solid structure for strengthening student mobility and inter-university cooperation.  It tackles distance learning and other forms of cross-border higher education, represent for regulators and quality assurance. The Convention is a game-changer that will help democratize access to higher education and favour cooperation over competition, diversity over uniformity and flexible learning pathways over traditionally structured ones.

And the best part? The entry into force of the Global Convention is just the beginning. By extending the principles of UNESCO’s five regional higher education conventions to interregional mobility, the Global Convention broadens international recognition and will benefit students looking for study opportunities outside their home region, leveling the playing field and increasing access to quality higher education. It also pays special attention to refugees who often lack documentation of their higher education qualifications.

Learn more about Global Convention on Higher Education.

The Inclusive Education in Action (IEA) website is a joint initiative of the Agency and UNESCO. It provides a useful collection of resources and case studies for policy-makers, inclusive education practitioners and other stakeholders.

Check out the two new case studies on the website –  a counselling programme for learners in Slovenia, which aims to prevent their placement in a specialist institution and a case study examining the Walkway School in Pakistan which provides education to people who are vulnerable to exclusion in Pakistan, including women, girls and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Visit the IEA website for more information or to explore the case studies and resources. The open call for case studies provides details on how to submit a case study.