Ukraine Points Up the Threat to Education During War — Global Issues

Ukraine Points Up the Threat to Education During War — Global Issues

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Over 1,600 schools and universities have been damaged or destroyed since Russia’s invasion on February 24, according to Ukraine’s Education Ministry. Credit: UNICEF Opinion by Jerome Marston, Marika Tsolakis (new york) Wednesday, June 01, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Jun 01 (IPS) – Conflict has taken a horrific toll on…

All Africa Student Leader says Political Will, Collective Action, Education and Social Packages Can End Child Labour — Global Issues

All Africa Student Leader says Political Will, Collective Action, Education and Social Packages Can End Child Labour — Global Issues

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Samuel Sasu Adonteng’s voice was one of many young voices heard during the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour. He believes the inclusion of the youth means there are better chances that the campaign to end the scourge will succeed. Credit: Fawzia Moodley/IPS by Fawzia Moodley (durban) Thursday,…

Private Sector Needed as Addressing Education in Emergencies is Everyones Business — Global Issues

Private Sector Needed as Addressing Education in Emergencies is Everyones Business — Global Issues

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Director-General of Swiss Development Cooperation Patricia Danzi said the long-term education crisis also needed addressing, and private sector participation would assist ensuring the mismatch between business needs and skills could be addressed. by Joyce Chimbi (davos) Monday, May 23, 2022 Inter Press Service Davos, May 23 (IPS) – Against a backdrop…

Call to Invest ‘Serious Resources’ in Education, to Stem Tide of Child Labour — Global Issues

Call to Invest ‘Serious Resources’ in Education, to Stem Tide of Child Labour — Global Issues

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Significant investments from the international community will be needed to get free quality education for every child. Credit: Cecilia Russell/IPS by Cecilia Russell (durban) Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Inter Press Service Durban, May 17 (IPS) – “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to eliminate child labour.” So said…

Alarm Bells for Africa, Child Labour in Agriculture Requires Urgent Action — Global Issues

Alarm Bells for Africa, Child Labour in Agriculture Requires Urgent Action — Global Issues

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Child Rights Advocate and 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Kailash Satyarthi urged participants at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Durban, South Africa, to put their efforts to eliminate child labour back on track. Credit: Cecilia Russell/IPS by…

Youths’ Strident Voices Demand an End to Child Labour — Global Issues

Youths’ Strident Voices Demand an End to Child Labour — Global Issues

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Lucky Agbavor, a former child labourer from Ghana, shared personal testimony of his life at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour as a former child labourer. Credit: Cecilia Russell/IPS Children forced into child labour are robbed of their childhoods with dire consequences the 5th Global Conference…

Call to Freedom for Millions of Children Trapped in Child Labour as Global Conference to Comes to Africa — Global Issues

Call to Freedom for Millions of Children Trapped in Child Labour as Global Conference to Comes to Africa — Global Issues

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A child beneficiary holding a drawing portraying domestic violence, at the Centre for Youth Empowerment and Civic Education, Lilongwe, Malawi which partnered with the ILO/IPEC to support the national action plan aimed at combating child labour. Credit: Marcel Crozet/ILO by Joyce Chimbi (nairobi) Friday, May 13, 2022 Inter Press Service Nairobi,…