Global inclusive education updates from EENET and other organisations.
[Article] What you need to know about the challenges of STEM in AfricaUNESCO and the African Union Commission are spearheading efforts to create a transformative STEM ecosystem by addressing barriers to STEM in areas such as unequal access, gender gaps, and limited resources. In Africa, 30% of science professionals are women. Despite progress, women and girls continue to face significant barriers, including cultural biases, limited access to … Continue reading [Article] What you need to know about the challenges of STEM in Africa [Article] International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying
The international day against violence and bullying at school took place in November 2024. UNESCO uploaded an article together with further resources from the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children. “This year’s [2024] theme builds on global commitments and underscores the urgency of addressing violence in and through education and investing in … Continue reading [Article] International day against violence and bullying at school including cyberbullying [Video] Multi-stakeholder partnerships in Assistive Technology and Education
Transforming education and employment opportunities for children and young people with disabilities (Side Event, Action Day 1, Summit of the Future). This video is from an event in September 2024: Sharing positive and practical solutions, speakers with lived experience outline how we can build inclusive systems so all children and young people can learn and … Continue reading [Video] Multi-stakeholder partnerships in Assistive Technology and Education [Blog] How can we support systemic change towards a more inclusive education system for all?
The World Bank has published a new ‘Inclusive Education Approach Paper’. This article introduces the paper: Access, participation and achievement in education is still a challenge for learners with disabilities. Despite considerable progress worldwide to strengthen access to education and the quality of education, many of the most vulnerable and marginalized learners are still left … Continue reading [Blog] How can we support systemic change towards a more inclusive education system for all? [Blog] Breaking down barriers – A new model for disability inclusion in education
“Disability should not be viewed as an inherent trait of an individual but as a result of societal barriers that prevent full participation. ..Trade unions representing teachers and education support personnel need to champion a new, inclusive model that actively breaks down these barriers.” writes Alan Hackett in this blog. “When trade unions shift the … Continue reading [Blog] Breaking down barriers – A new model for disability inclusion in education