Category Archives: Equality

Preparing for the new normal in Pakistan amid COVID 19 – A case for accelerated learning

Posted on 21 August 2020 by

By Hamza Sarfraz, Policy Researcher and Zain ul Abidin, Programme Specialist at Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi Several months after it first hit globally, governments and experts across the world have now finally begun to register the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis. Education … Continue reading →

Posted in Developing countries, Disaster preparedness, Equality, Equity, Gender, Inclusion, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Emiliano Naranjo: a teacher with a disability fighting for fairer societies in Argentina

Posted on 1 July 2020 by

Emiliano was born with cerebral palsy and battled against multiple odds, discrimination and stigmatism, fighting all the way to the courts to be where he is today: a university professor of physical education, an advisor to the province of Buenos … Continue reading →

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We need to talk about racism in schools

Posted on 30 June 2020 by

The fault lines are open and fractions are rising in the United States. Inequalities, which have always been there, are now fully exposed because of COVID-19, including its effect on marginalized communities. The death of George Floyd shined the spotlight … Continue reading →

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Knowledge is power: Handling the COVID-19 pandemic in schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Posted on 17 June 2020 by

By Bushra Rahim, who is currently working for the Government of Pakistan. She is a Fulbright scholar, AusAid alumna, and a Charles Wallace Fellow. She serves as a President Association of Business, Professional & Agriculture Women; Executive Director Development Agent for Change … Continue reading →

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Vilma Saloj: Providing a successful model of empowerment in rural Guatemala

Posted on 15 June 2020 by

Vilma is one of many champions being highlighted by the GEM Report in the run up to the launch of its 2020 publication on inclusion and education: All means all, due out 23 June. In their own way, and in … Continue reading →

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Silvana Corso: Training teachers in inclusive education tools in Argentina and around world.

Posted on 9 June 2020 by

Silvana is one of many champions being highlighted by the GEM Report in the run up to the launch of its 2020 publication on inclusion and education: All means all, due out 23 June. In their own way, and in multiple … Continue reading →

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Sabine Kreutzer: putting the child at the centre in school models in Germany

Posted on 27 May 2020 by

Sabine is one of many champions being highlighted by the GEM Report in the run up to the launch of its 2020 publication on inclusion and education: All means all, due out 23 June. In their own way, and in … Continue reading →

Posted in Basic education, Early childhood care and education, Equality, europe, immigration, Inclusion, Language | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Suraj Yengde: Trying to leave his caste behind him to pursue his education

Posted on 22 May 2020 by

Suraj Yengde was born in Maharashtra in India into the Dalit caste. His parents enrolled him into a Christian school where caste still mattered, but less than it does in the public system. India has a system of affirmative action … Continue reading →

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Alejandro Calleja: A father fighting for his son’s right to an inclusive education in Spain

Posted on 19 May 2020 by

English / Español  Alejandro is one of many champions being highlighted by the GEM Report in the run up to the launch of its 2020 publication on inclusion and education: All means all, due out 23 June. In their own way, … Continue reading →

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Distance Learning Denied

Posted on 15 May 2020 by

Over 500 million of the world’s children and youth not accessing distance learning alternatives By Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education Most countries around the world have mandated school closures as part of public health measures to contain the … Continue reading →

Posted in access, Equality, Inclusion, Learning | Tagged | 17 Comments