Mexico plunges into human rights crisis after violence erupts in Oaxaca State
Mexico is struggling with a profound human rights crisis. Unionised teachers in the state of Oaxaca have radicalised in response to a reform of the education sector.
South African rapper Gigi Lamayne stands up for students’ rights
In South Africa more and more people are joining the #FeesMustFall movement. These include Gigi Lamayne, one of South Africa’s rising hip hop stars.
69 million children risk dying from preventable causes, according to UNICEF
UNICEF’s annual report shows progress, yet overall figures remain unacceptable. The UN agency calls for immediate action.
Cyclus, 100 bikes for a hundred Indian girls
Arjowiggins Graphic, a leader company in recycled paper, and Childfund Alliance have launcehd an initiative to donate a hundred bikes to the same number of Indian girls.
Montessori: 5 DIY toys made of recycled materials
Many of the toys and educational materials for children of all ages proposed by the Montessori method can be realised at home with recycled materials.
Green areas at schools make smarter children
Un nuovo studio finanziato dall’Ue ha dimostrato che la presenza di aree verdi nei pressi delle scuole aumenta le capacità cognitive dei bambini.
Emma Watson’s interview with Malala Yousafzai. Feminism is another word for equality
The new generation of influential women is more combative than ever. In occasion of the release of the new documentary about Malala Yousafzai, Emma Watson talks to her. What they said is revolutionary.
Italian children don’t read much and lack basic numeracy skills
Save the Children reveals alarming data: “Too many teenagers lack competences to fight their way in life”. But there’s a solution.
The story of Ahmed Mohamed, arrested (and released) for building a clock
The 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed brought a home-built clock to school. Mistook for a bomb, he’s got arrested. US President Obama and Facebook founder Zuckerberg wrote to him.
Education under fire in the Middle East and North Africa: 13 million children affected
UNICEF’s report Education Under Fire estimates the devastating impact of conflict on schoolchildren in the Middle East and North Africa.