Notwithstanding progress in increasing enrolment rates for primary education, 16.2 per cent of children of primary school age were out of school in least developed countries (LDCs) in 2019 and almost half of children out of school worldwide are in those same countries, with girls, children with disabilities and other children in vulnerable situations disproportionately…
Commemorating the world’s languages – all 6,700 of them – since 1999, the Day aims at celebrating ways of showcasing the world’s linguistic tapestry, committing to the preservation of the diversity of languages as a common heritage, and working for quality education – in mother tongues – for all, said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the…
It is estimated that some 584 million children have limited or no access to basic drinking water services at school. Nearly half live in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the study by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP). A supportive environment Furthermore,…
Professor Mishal tore up her degrees against the ban on female students, Photo: File bill to: The Taliban detained and tortured a professor who tore up his degrees in a live show on TV while protesting against the ban on women’s schools. According to the international news agency “AFP”, Taliban officials in Afghanistan beat and…
Negotiations between the Education Secretary and teachers’ unions in the UK have failed. According to a media report from London, members of the National Education Union in England and Wales will go on strike on Wednesday. According to the media report, the strike for salaries and other benefits will affect education in more than 23,000…
The Ministry of Higher Education in Afghanistan has issued an order to private universities not to allow female students to sit for the entrance test. The entrance tests in private universities are to be held next month, the letter issued by the ministry has issued an order for the northern provinces of the country including…
The app is a resource for the educational needs of students of every category, participants address. Photo: Express Lahore: The phenomenal popularity of ed-tutor, which aims to make students smarter and improve their abilities, has taken the education world by storm. Educational activities are being popularized worldwide through digital technologies, in this regard e-Tutor has…
YouTube has announced several courses to earn college credits called Study Hall. Photo: File Arizona: YouTube has launched a structured program called ‘Study Hall’ specifically for American students to complete their college education. College credits can now be earned on countless topics within the YouTube app for a fee. This section of YouTube has been…
Traveling with UN Women chief Sima Bahous, and other senior officials, she told journalists on Thursday that she had informed Taliban leaders that a society based on exclusion and repression could never flourish. The first goal of the visit focused on “solidarity and the importance of women’s rights…with a view to education, secondary and tertiary”. …
He called for countries to deliver education systems “that can support equal societies, dynamic economies and the limitless dreams of every learner in the world.” Data from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) shows that some 244 million boys and girls are still out of school this year. Additionally, 70 per cent of…
