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  1. Equity and inclusion 16 January 2017

    Less than a quarter of secondary students living in emergencies have access to education

    A new Human Rights Watch World Report looks into secondary education for children in emergency situations, calling on humanitarian actors and donors to ensure that refugee adolescents have access to education wherever they find themselves.

    Less than a quarter of secondary students living in emergencies have access to education
  2. Equity and inclusion 2 January 2017

    NUT compiles resources for teaching refugee children

    As a response to the refugee crisis the NUT has created a hub for refugee teaching resources, booklists and useful websites which have been developed, used and shared by teachers for teachers. 

    NUT compiles resources for teaching refugee children
  3. Equity and inclusion 16 December 2016

    International Migrants Day: EI Calls for the protection of the human rights of migrants

    To commemorate International Migrants Day, Education International calls upon governments, the UN and the international community to defend, protect and promote the human rights of all migrants, migrant children, workers, teachers, educators and their families.

    International Migrants Day: EI Calls for the protection of the human rights of migrants
  4. Equity and inclusion 15 December 2016

    Teaching resources to support immigrant and refugee students in Canada

    The Alberta Teachers' Association has produced in partnership with the Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation, a series of teaching resources to support immigrant and refugee students. Each guide focuses on a specific community (Arab, Karen, Somali and South Sudanese students). It provides teachers with information concerning the students' cultural background and...

    Teaching resources to support immigrant and refugee students in Canada
  5. Equity and inclusion 15 December 2016

    NUT helps schools welcome refugee children

    The NUT (England and Wales) has produced a Guide for schools entitled ‘Welcoming Refugee Children to Your School’.  It can be downloaded from the NUT website or printed copies are available by emailing [email protected] . The Guide advocates a whole school community approach which includes students and parents as well...

    NUT helps schools welcome refugee children
  6. Equity and inclusion 14 December 2016

    Education flag flown at the Global Forum on Migration and Development

    The Global Forum on Migration and Development provided education unions with a great opportunity to highlight the key role that education plays in the integrating migrants.

    Education flag flown at the Global Forum on Migration and Development
  7. Equity and inclusion 30 November 2016

    Kuwait: Arab countries work to strengthen role of education in the region amid ongoing conflict

    Leaders at the Third Conference of Education International’s Arab Countries Cross Regional Structure reaffirm their commitment to securing the rights of children in the region’s conflict areas and help ensure refugee children’s right to education.

    Kuwait: Arab countries work to strengthen role of education in the region amid ongoing conflict
  8. Equity and inclusion 24 November 2016

    “Messengers of hope” inspire commitments to the education of refugees

    With a focus on producing concrete projects and initiatives to address the education of refugees and forced migrants, those in attendance at Education International’s conference in Stockholm pledged to create long-term sustainable solutions.

    “Messengers of hope” inspire commitments to the education of refugees
  9. Equity and inclusion 20 November 2016

    Education central to empowering refugees

    With conflicts around the world driving people to seek asylum from violence and persecution, Education International is bringing together teacher unions, governments and civil society organisations to address the link between education and integration.

    Education central to empowering refugees
  10. Equity and inclusion 3 October 2016

    Germany: teachers’ union calls for inclusive school policies and systems

    The German education union GEW has placed special focus on the relationship between integration and democracy after hosting its national congress under the slogan “One for all – an inclusive school for democracy.”

    Germany: teachers’ union calls for inclusive school policies and systems
  11. Equity and inclusion 30 September 2016

    Greece: Union pushes for access to education for all refugee children

    Confronted with a dramatic increase of refugees from neighbouring countries in conflict, the Greek Federation of Secondary State School Teachers is calling for solidarity to see that all children receive an education.

    Greece: Union pushes for access to education for all refugee children
  12. Equity and inclusion 23 September 2016

    UK: Union highlights needs of refugee children

    The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers has highlighted the appalling impact of the global refugee crisis on the world’s children and young people, especially in terms of education.

    UK: Union highlights needs of refugee children
  13. Equity and inclusion 20 September 2016

    UN: World leaders adopt plan to enhance protections for refugees and migrants

    Education International attended the United Nations’ General Assembly's first-ever Summit for Refugees and Migrants, which reasserted the need to protect refugees and migrants’ rights, including their right to education.

    UN: World leaders adopt plan to enhance protections for refugees and migrants
  14. Equity and inclusion 7 September 2016

    Nearly 50 million children “uprooted” worldwide

    Across the globe, nearly 50 million children have been uprooted, migrating to find a better, safer life, with 28 million forcibly displaced by conflict and violence within and across borders, a new UNICEF study reveals.

    Nearly 50 million children “uprooted” worldwide