13 August 2019

Education in emergencies

Wars, epidemics and natural disasters spare no children. More countries are gripped by conflict today than at any time in the past thirty years. Many of these crises span entire childhoods. In countries affected by emergencies, children lose their loved ones and homes. They lose access to safe drinking water, health care and food. They lose safety…, A lifeline, For children in emergencies, education is about more than the right to learn. Schools protect children from the physical dangers around them – including abuse, exploitation and recruitment into armed groups. They provide children with lifesaving food, water, health care and hygiene supplies. And they offer psychosocial support, giving children…, UNICEF’s work to deliver education in emergencies, UNICEF works to provide uninterrupted education for every child affected by humanitarian crisis – especially girls, children with disabilities, internally displaced children, refugees and migrants. We help children develop skills to cope with the trauma of crisis, and supply them with learning spaces that are safe, child-friendly and equipped with…, More from UNICEF, Resources, Checklist of key considerations to promote effective and equitable learning recovery In line with the Framework for Reopening Schools, UNICEF has developed a checklist of key considerations and enablers for Ministries of Education to reach those who have been left behind. It provides practical examples on how to identify those who have been left…
15 March 2019

#ENDviolence with BTS

Have you ever felt afraid of violence in or around your school? We asked this question to teens around the world and received more than a million responses. Two out of three of you said yes. But many of you also believe that ending violence in schools is possible, and you told us how. Through the youth-written #ENDviolence Youth Manifesto , teens…, Your words matter, This International Day of Friendship, we’re taking inspiration from the #ENDviolence Youth Manifesto and joining forces with BTS and Big Hit Entertainment's LOVE MYSELF campaign by spreading words of support and encouragement both online and in person. Even the smallest gesture can make a huge difference., Take action, Be kind online, Tag a friend Tag your friend in a positive message on social media using the hashtag #ENDviolence . DM a message of kindness DM someone sending a kind message. BTS video Share the BTS video ., Be kind in person, Write a note icon Write a note to your friend telling them why they’re great. Write a positive message and leave it on a mirror icon Write a positive message and leave it on a mirror. Leave a kind message icon Leave an anonymous kind letter for someone you know who needs it., Learn more, Want to do more? Find out how you can lead an #ENDviolence movement in your school or community. A girl sitting in a classroom Stand up and speak out to #ENDviolence : Tips for students Two young women stand together in Taiobeiras municipality, Brazil. Take action to #ENDviolence against children : A guide for students, parents and teachers…