Girls’ Education – – today’s challenges

Today’s challenges for girls’ education  Brookings, Elizabeth King and Rebecca Winthrop Educating a girl is one of the best investments her family, community, and country can make. We know that a good quality education can be life-changing for girls, boys, young women, and men, helping them develop to their full potential and putting them on aContinue reading “Girls’ Education – – today’s challenges”

Assistive Products for Children with Disabilities Forum

Assistive Products for Children with Disabilities Forum UNICEF On 6-7 July 2015, in Copenhagen, UNICEF hosted its first-ever global meeting of staff, stakeholders and manufacturers to raise awareness, inspire and exchange knowledge on AT products that can bridge equity gaps for children with disabilities. Leading disability organizations and suppliers headlined the two-day gathering. UNICEF is pleased to shareContinue reading “Assistive Products for Children with Disabilities Forum”

Education Infographics

Education Infographics EFA GMR The Education for All Global Monitoring Report (EFA GMR) team has produced dozens of new infographics to visually depict the challenges of achieving universal education. The infographics show “report cards” on the MDGs, figures on out-of-school children and youth, challenges facing learners in conflict settings, and key facts and figures aboutContinue reading “Education Infographics”

Investing in Teachers is Investing in Learning

From INEE Investing in Teachers is Investing in Learning Ensuring that qualified, professionally trained, motivated, and well-supported teachers are available for all learners is essential for addressing today’s key education challenges in poor and rich countries alike. The quality of an education system can exceed neither the quality of its teachers nor the quality ofContinue reading “Investing in Teachers is Investing in Learning”