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EDUCATION Primary Education
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REFORM
 
 
 
ACCESS AND EQUITY
 
 
 
QUALITY AND RELEVANCE
 
 
 

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Millions of children are excluded from their right to basic education and particularly to primary education. Access to primary education is still hampered by many factors, such as geographical location, income differentiation and social status. The goal of universal primary education is an integral part of UNESCO’s wider development efforts and has an inclusive purpose. In this context, the strategy pursued by UNESCO aims to promote the right to education for all children, especially those who are marginalized and excluded, and ensure that none of them suffer any form of discrimination in their access to education. More
This section for marginalized children is presented in three parts, to learn more just click on the relevant section:


Poverty

Children living in poverty

Vulnerable children

Children in crisis and early post-crisis situations
Street children
Children with disabilities

Minorities

Indigenous people
Children on the move and other marginalized groups
  UNESCO & Primary Education
Strategy
Programme Areas

  International commitments
The right to education
Education for All
Millenium Development Goals
Fast Track Initiative
UN Decades
Campaigns & Projects

  Resources
Facts and figures
EFA FLAGSHIPS
Publications
Selected Websites

  Features
Joint Programme for the Promotion of Basic Education for All Malagasy Children in Madagascar
Learning to read and write in a month!