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Bring bullying to an end

Bring bullying to an end

Experts speak

By Charlotte Petri Gornitzka

This week, teachers, parents, policy-makers and academics will gather at the World Anti-Bullying Forum in Dublin. Keynote speaker, Charlotte Petri Gornitzka calls for a recommitment to protect children from all forms of violence and bullying.  Last month, the world was shocked by news of a 16-year-old girl who Malaysian police say… Read more →←
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How committed are countries to ending child poverty?

How committed are countries to ending child poverty?

Experts speak

By Sola Engilbertsdottir, Enkhzul Altangerel

Today, over 700 million people struggle to survive on less than $1.90 a day. If you take a broader definition of poverty that goes beyond income, the number almost doubles, with more than 1.3 billion people living in multidimensional poverty globally. The tragic truth is that half of these people are children. Children are twice as… Read more →←
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On Girls in ICT Day, let’s think beyond coding

On Girls in ICT Day, let’s think beyond coding

Experts speak

By Patty Alleman, Kimberly Chriscaden

Story also available in: العربية
Technology has infiltrated most aspects of our lives —the way we interact, learn, shop and conduct business. For many, this means more access to opportunities and information. Technology is also rapidly transforming the employment landscape, bringing with it a gig economy and a demand for entrepreneurship. It is projected that 65 per… Read more →←
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Flying a drone in Malawi: My first emergency deployment

Flying a drone in Malawi: My first emergency deployment

Experts speak

By Tautvydas Juskauskas

One of the first things I learnt about Malawi, right after arriving in this beautiful country, was that it is prone to floods and drought. Floods in Malawi are a reoccurring natural disaster, made worse by climate change. They leave a lot of people without homes, affect critical infrastructure — roads, schools and health facilities —… Read more →←
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Universal child benefits – why not?

Universal child benefits – why not?

Experts speak

By David Stewart

What a three days they were! Our hope for the conference on Universal Child Grants (UCGs) was to bring together perspectives on social protection and universality. To move towards achieving universal coverage for children frank conversations about the evidence and options are needed. I find myself thinking about the conference in two… Read more →←
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The Human Capital Index – an important new contribution

The Human Capital Index – an important new contribution

Experts speak

By David Stewart

I’ve been re-reading the World Development Report (WDR) ahead of our conference on Universal Child Grants  (where we’re delighted to have the World Bank participating). The chapter on the Human Capital Index (HCI) was especially interesting, not least because of so much talk around the Index here at UNICEF and outside. More so… Read more →←
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On the first International Day of Education: Action for all

On the first International Day of Education: Action for all

Experts speak

By Jo Bourne

Story also available in: 中文
Fortunately, you can read this. Millions cannot. Undeniably, the numbers are devastating: 262 million children and youth are out of school; 617 million are unable to read and do basic mathematics even when in school; and 750 million adults lack foundational literacy skills, resulting in lower earning power and difficulty in negotiating… Read more →←
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A world ready to learn

A world ready to learn

Experts speak

By Andreas Schleicher, Jo Bourne, Jordan Naidoo

Story also available in: Français 中文
Do you remember playing? Do you remember playing with a favorite toy? Do you remember playing with friends? Early childhood education in its best form gives opportunities for children to learn through playing. It brings their ideas to life, builds relationships and broadens their world. It sets in motion a positive cycle of learning… Read more →←
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What Māori can teach us about early childhood development

What Māori can teach us about early childhood development

Experts speak

By Pia Britto

E kore au e ngaro, he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea. — Māori proverb, meaning: I will never be lost, for I am a seed sown in Rangiātea Rangiātea is the origin of Māori migration, representing the wider world, and marking the start and the end of the journey of potential. The concept of he kakano portrays the child as a seed ready… Read more →←
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Revolutionizing toilets: China leads the way

Revolutionizing toilets: China leads the way

Experts speak

By Kelly Ann Naylor

Story also available in: 中文
The future depends on what we do in the present. Mahatma Gandhi’s words floated through my mind as my flight landed in Beijing. I had a full schedule ahead of me, focused on initiatives that could make the current global sanitation crisis a thing of the past. There’s a toilet revolution in China and it’s not difficult to understand… Read more →←
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