Brunei School Launches Year-Long Anti-Bullying Program

In Brunei, schools are taking strong steps to fight bullying and protect students. Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (YSHHB) School has launched a year-long program called Hidup Tanpa Buli, which translates to 'Life Without Bullying'. The program focuses on all kinds of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, and online bullying. It aims to help students [...]

Barriers To University For Poor Students

The application process for universities in North Korea takes place in mid-January every year, though many students and their families are not pleased about it because admission is determined by money and connections. According to reports, nothing much counts in comparison to money when it comes to choosing those to admit to universities. For a [...]

Northern Nigeria Restarts Schooling Amid Risks

Schools in northern Nigeria are gradually reopening after being closed for months owing to the kidnapping of students, which is a sign of hope and fear at the same time. In November of last year, students were abducted in mass from schools, leading states to close schools in a bid to safeguard students. However, schools [...]

Niger’s Growing Education Crisis

Niger faces a severe education crisis. Once, nearly 78% of children went to school, but by 2023, enrolment dropped sharply to 58%. Because of ongoing violence and insecurity, many families have fled their homes, and over half a million people were displaced by the end of 2024. By early 2024, about 940 schools across Niger [...]

Yemen’s Education Crisis

In Yemen, education has been destroyed by ten years of war, leaving millions of children without schools. Since the conflict began in 2015, more than 11 million children need help to learn, and about 3.2 million are completely out of school. Many schools have been damaged or destroyed, and teachers often leave because they are [...]

Education Problems In Sughd, Northern Tajikistan

The education sector in Sughd, Tajikistan, is facing many serious problems that need quick attention. During his visit, President Emomali Rahmon said that many schools in the region are in poor and unsafe condition. He explained that 54 school buildings are dangerous to use, and 32 others need major repairs before students can study there [...]

Rescue After Niger School Kidnapping

Armed men stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, and kidnapped many pupils and staff. The sad attack occurred on November 21, 2025, when the kidnappers stormed the school with many motorbikes and vans. The school, which has both primary and secondary students, was invaded at night. Many young children were taken away, [...]

South Sudan Faces Severe Child Labor Crisis

In South Sudan, nearly two-thirds of children are involved in the worst forms of child labor, according to a new government study with Save the Children. The study surveyed over 400 households in seven states and found that 64 percent of children aged five to 17 are forced to work, face sexual abuse, theft, or [...]

Exploitation Of Children By Korean Tourists In Laos

In Laos, many children and teenagers are forced into sex work by some Korean men. Older men, often over 50, stay for weeks or months in bars, clubs, and brothels looking for young girls. They share photos, videos, and messages online to organize this exploitation. Some men even seek girls as young as seven. Drugs [...]

The Harsh Reality Of Eritrea’s Girl Soldiers

In Eritrea, girls are forced to serve in the military from as young as age 16, usually during their last year of secondary school. The indefinite, compulsory service has been likened by former recruits to a slavery system, with no time limit in sight. The daily life involves early morning jogging, severe weapons training, and [...]

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