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 [...]

War Leaves Lebanese Schools In Ruins

Between September and November 2024, Israeli soldiers occupied several schools in southern Lebanon after fighting with Hezbollah. Investigations suggest that in at least two cases, the schools were intentionally destroyed, looted, and damaged, and these acts can be termed as war crimes. Over 100 schools were burned or seriously damaged, preventing thousands of children from [...]

War Leaves Lebanese Schools In Ruins

Between September and November 2024, Israeli soldiers occupied several schools in southern Lebanon after fighting with Hezbollah. Investigations suggest that in at least two cases, the schools were intentionally destroyed, looted, and damaged, and these acts can be termed as war crimes. Over 100 schools were burned or seriously damaged, preventing thousands of children from [...]

Gash Barka Acts To End Child Marriage

Eritrea’s Gash Barka region is stepping up efforts to end child marriage. At a meeting in Barentu on July 19–20, local women’s union leaders reported strong actions underway to eliminate underage marriage while also boosting women’s socio‑economic status. They highlighted progress in supporting women through small-scale farming, trade groups, income-generating activities, and vocational training done in [...]

Fighting Illiteracy In Morocco

Morocco has made progress in fighting illiteracy, but the problem still exists. In 2024, about 24.8% of people in the country cannot read or write. This is better than 10 years ago, when the rate was 32.2%. Rural areas have seen improvement, but 38% of people there are still illiterate. In cities, the number is [...]

Lebanon’s Education Crisis Fuels Rise In Unregulated Private Tutoring

A new study published in International Studies in Sociology of Education reveals that Lebanon’s ongoing political and economic crisis has driven parents to seek unregulated “shadow” education, such as private tutoring, to compensate for the failing public school system. Underpaid and unsupported teachers often tutor privately to survive, impacting classroom teaching quality. The sectarian government’s [...]

Challenges And Opportunities In Nigeria’s Education System

Nigeria’s education system faces challenges, with many parents turning to private schools due to the poor quality of public education. Government schools are often free but suffer from poorly trained teachers and frequent strikes. Elite private schools offer better education but come at a high cost. The rise of prestigious British schools like Charterhouse and [...]

Challenges And Opportunities In Nigeria’s Education System

Nigeria’s education system faces challenges, with many parents turning to private schools due to the poor quality of public education. Government schools are often free but suffer from poorly trained teachers and frequent strikes. Elite private schools offer better education but come at a high cost. The rise of prestigious British schools like Charterhouse and [...]

Challenges And Progresses In The Education Sector In Afghanistan

Afghanistan's schools are very poorly maintained. At least half of all public schools countrywide do not have adequate classroom space, hence, the students often study outdoors under tents or trees, facing harsh weather conditions.  And 58 percent lack drinking water and handwashing stations. Less than half the country’s public schools have boundary walls - an [...]

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