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Global inclusive education updates from EENET and other organisations.

[Global community] Earthquake in Syria and Turkey
EENET stands in solidarity with communities devastated by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. As the death toll rises beyond 21,000 with tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on 06 February 2023, EENET extends our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating earthquake in … Continue reading [Global community] Earthquake in Syria and Turkey

[Advocacy] Campaign to defy gender stereotypes on #WomenInScience Day
The theme for the 2023 International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February) is “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Water Unites Us.” #WomenInScience Use this hashtag to join the conversation, defy gender stereotypes and spread the word on the need to include more women and girls in STEM fields and education opportunities. Take a … Continue reading [Advocacy] Campaign to defy gender stereotypes on #WomenInScience Day

[Competition] World Bank and Financial Times Youth Blog competition 2023
Deadline: 1 April 2023. Three years after the arrival of COVID-19, educators and governments are still grappling with the pandemic’s aftermath. They are working to make up the crucial time lost during COVID-related closures, to position students for successful lives. The future doesn’t have to be dark. There’s still time to recover learning losses and … Continue reading [Competition] World Bank and Financial Times Youth Blog competition 2023

[Advocacy] Education rights for pregnant pupils and teenage mothers, Mauritius
Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child have commended Mauritius on new legislation for children including the rights of pregnant school pupils and teenage mothers. Aissatou Alassane Sidikou, Committee Expert and Member of the Taskforce for Mauritius, discussed what measures had been taken to ensure respect for Government policies concerning the rights … Continue reading [Advocacy] Education rights for pregnant pupils and teenage mothers, Mauritius

[UK advocacy] ALLFIE to build new coalition on fight for inclusive education
The Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) is the disabled people’s organisation leading the fight for inclusive education in the UK is building a new coalition of allies and supporters to end segregation and push for mainstream education for all disabled people.  ALLFIE hopes the coalition will draft new legislation on inclusive education and push for … Continue reading [UK advocacy] ALLFIE to build new coalition on fight for inclusive education