Congo-Kinshasa: As War Displaces Millions in DR Congo, New Schools Offer Children Hope Beyond Violence

Ten-year-old Shadrac Anyazaka does not hesitate when asked about his future. "After finishing my studies, I would like to become President of the Republic one day," he tells… Read more »

Sudan: Education or Food? Funding Shortfalls Force Sudanese Refugees in Egypt to 'Make Very Difficult Decisions'

Civilians who have fled the war in Sudan and sought shelter in neighbouring Egypt could potentially face a new battle - the loss of critical services that ensure their survival,… Read more »

Africa: Young People Must Be 'Truly Involved' in Transforming Education

With young people under 30 making up more than half of the global population and over 272 million children and youth still out of school, their participation in shaping education… Read more »

Nigeria: Schools Should Be 'Sanctuaries Not Targets' Says Deputy UN Chief Following Latest Mass Abduction

The UN Deputy Secretary-General voiced deep alarm on Saturday over the latest mass abduction from a school in Nigeria, calling for the immediate release of those taken. Read more »

Nigeria: Unicef Condemns Deadly Nigeria School Attack, Demands Urgent Protection for Students

UNICEF has strongly condemned a deadly attack on a school in Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria, which left the Vice-Principal dead and resulted in the reported abduction of at least… Read more »

Sudan: As Children Continue to Suffer, School Remains a Distant Hope

Aid agencies working in war-torn Sudan issued an alert on Friday over the particular harm faced by children there, the longer the conflict goes on. Read more »

Africa: 80 Million More Children Benefiting From School Meals, WFP Reports

School meals are a crucial way out of poverty into "a new world of learning and opportunity," according to the World Food Programme (WFP) executive director Cindy McCain. Read more »

Africa: Attacks On Schools Surge By 'Staggering' 44% Over the Past Year

Attacks on schools in conflict zones around the world have increased by a "staggering 44 per cent" over the past year according to the United Nations, resulting in the death,… Read more »

Africa: Funding Cuts Could Push 6 Million More Children Out of School, Warns Unicef

Global education funding is facing sharp reductions that could leave an extra six million children out of school by 2026, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Wednesday. Read more »

Africa: Teachers Are the 'Guardians of Our Future', Says UN Deputy Chief

In every corner of the world, educators are making choices that echo across generations - influencing everything from the preservation of forests to the writing of poetry, the… Read more »

Africa: It's Time to End Physical Punishment of Kids Once and for All, Who Says

Over half of all children under-18 worldwide continue to experience corporal punishment on an annual basis, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more »

Africa: From Crisis to Classroom - How the UN Supports Education in Conflict Zones

From makeshift furniture in Gaza to metro classrooms in Ukraine and solar-powered tablets in Sudan, the UN is working to bring education to millions of crisis-affected children. Read more »