The human rights organization has launched an online petition to rally support for girls’ education. The organization is urging education advocates and its global audience to sign the petition, aiming to broaden the campaign for the protection of girls’ education.
With a focus on intersectionality, she highlights the need to address systemic barriers and promote inclusion at all educational levels. Dr. Thomas emphasizes the importance of universal learning design and policies that support vulnerable groups, including those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and remote areas.
The policy, affecting key institutions like Florida International University and the University of Florida, raises concerns about academic diversity, inclusivity, and freedom. Additionally, recent legislation curbing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in colleges sparks further debate over campus free speech and the future of Florida’s higher education.
As part of the ‘Rebuilding Hope for Gaza’ project, the EAA Foundation has facilitated the admission of eight students to the University of Derby in Qatar, with plans to bring a total of 100 Palestinian students from the Gaza Strip to Qatar for higher education within the next six months.
The protests persisted for several months, marked by hundreds of students being violently detained or barred from entering. Government security forces were reported to have attacked student dormitories at various universities on multiple occasions.
Scotland has launched a £50,000 funding initiative for LGBT Youth Scotland, aiming to improve the mental health of LGBTQI+ youth. This grant establishes a Mental Health LGBT Youth Commission, focusing on the unique challenges LGBTQI+ youth face in accessing mental health services.
Since the Taliban extended their ban on female attendance at schools to include higher education in December 2022, internet-based course providers report a notable demand from Afghanistan for online courses in subjects such as English language, science, and business.
In a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Habash expressed, “I cannot stay silent as this administration turns a blind eye to the atrocities committed against innocent Palestinian lives, in what leading human rights experts have called a genocidal campaign by the Israeli government.”
Singapore is emerging as a top global education destination, characterized by its innovative approach in integrating diversity and sustainability. NIS and NUS highlight Singapore’s commitment to preparing students for the complexities of a diverse, environmentally-conscious global society, making the city-state a beacon in global education.
The changes aim to clarify that sex-based criteria for determining athletic eligibility must be substantially related to important educational objectives, with the goal to minimize harm to students whose opportunity to compete on a team aligned with their gender identity would otherwise be limited or denied.
In a 19-page report titled “‘Schools are Failing Boys Too’: The Taliban’s Impact on Boys’ Education in Afghanistan,” Human Rights Watch documents the Taliban’s policies and practices since assuming control of the country in August 2021, which are undermining the education of Afghan boys.
In November of last year, the Ministry of Higher Education under the Taliban administration issued a written directive to both private and public universities, instructing them to “suspend” the education of girls until further notice.
Stakeholders in the campus argue that Harvard must initiate a transparent process to address and rectify its policies in order to regain trust.
For Afghan families, issues like women’s education and work are significant, and the lack of progress has prompted many to explore alternative options for their daughters.
Drawing on her humanitarian travels to Jordan, Niger, and South Sudan in the past year, Blanchett underscores the vital role of refugees in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the need to listen to their voices for effective solutions.
According to the report, students in the UK not only encounter a higher prevalence of bullying but also feel less safe at school compared to the global average. Additionally, they are more likely to witness fights and experience threats and vandalism within the school environment.
Experts are exploring gendered trends in STEM programs and shedding light on systemic barriers that prevent women’s full and equal participation in African higher education institutions.
Across 13 countries in 2022, the proportion of students at or above Level B in civic knowledge decreased from 70 percent to 64 percent.
Key findings show that these groups incur more student loan debt, take longer to complete their degrees, and are more likely to attend for-profit institutions with fewer resources. This financial and institutional burden leads to a preference for industry jobs over academic roles, affecting the diversity of the academic workforce and the broader STEM field.
“On both sides, education staff and students have been killed alongside their families, and many more have lost loved ones and friends. Our thoughts and solidarity go to all those affected,” the statement read.
With a focus on intersectionality, she highlights the need to address systemic barriers and promote inclusion at all educational levels. Dr. Thomas emphasizes the importance of universal learning design and policies that support vulnerable groups, including those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and remote areas.
The policy, affecting key institutions like Florida International University and the University of Florida, raises concerns about academic diversity, inclusivity, and freedom. Additionally, recent legislation curbing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in colleges sparks further debate over campus free speech and the future of Florida’s higher education.
As part of the ‘Rebuilding Hope for Gaza’ project, the EAA Foundation has facilitated the admission of eight students to the University of Derby in Qatar, with plans to bring a total of 100 Palestinian students from the Gaza Strip to Qatar for higher education within the next six months.
The protests persisted for several months, marked by hundreds of students being violently detained or barred from entering. Government security forces were reported to have attacked student dormitories at various universities on multiple occasions.
Scotland has launched a £50,000 funding initiative for LGBT Youth Scotland, aiming to improve the mental health of LGBTQI+ youth. This grant establishes a Mental Health LGBT Youth Commission, focusing on the unique challenges LGBTQI+ youth face in accessing mental health services.
Since the Taliban extended their ban on female attendance at schools to include higher education in December 2022, internet-based course providers report a notable demand from Afghanistan for online courses in subjects such as English language, science, and business.
In a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Habash expressed, “I cannot stay silent as this administration turns a blind eye to the atrocities committed against innocent Palestinian lives, in what leading human rights experts have called a genocidal campaign by the Israeli government.”
Singapore is emerging as a top global education destination, characterized by its innovative approach in integrating diversity and sustainability. NIS and NUS highlight Singapore’s commitment to preparing students for the complexities of a diverse, environmentally-conscious global society, making the city-state a beacon in global education.
The changes aim to clarify that sex-based criteria for determining athletic eligibility must be substantially related to important educational objectives, with the goal to minimize harm to students whose opportunity to compete on a team aligned with their gender identity would otherwise be limited or denied.
In a 19-page report titled “‘Schools are Failing Boys Too’: The Taliban’s Impact on Boys’ Education in Afghanistan,” Human Rights Watch documents the Taliban’s policies and practices since assuming control of the country in August 2021, which are undermining the education of Afghan boys.
In November of last year, the Ministry of Higher Education under the Taliban administration issued a written directive to both private and public universities, instructing them to “suspend” the education of girls until further notice.
Stakeholders in the campus argue that Harvard must initiate a transparent process to address and rectify its policies in order to regain trust.
For Afghan families, issues like women’s education and work are significant, and the lack of progress has prompted many to explore alternative options for their daughters.
Drawing on her humanitarian travels to Jordan, Niger, and South Sudan in the past year, Blanchett underscores the vital role of refugees in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the need to listen to their voices for effective solutions.
According to the report, students in the UK not only encounter a higher prevalence of bullying but also feel less safe at school compared to the global average. Additionally, they are more likely to witness fights and experience threats and vandalism within the school environment.
Experts are exploring gendered trends in STEM programs and shedding light on systemic barriers that prevent women’s full and equal participation in African higher education institutions.
Across 13 countries in 2022, the proportion of students at or above Level B in civic knowledge decreased from 70 percent to 64 percent.
Key findings show that these groups incur more student loan debt, take longer to complete their degrees, and are more likely to attend for-profit institutions with fewer resources. This financial and institutional burden leads to a preference for industry jobs over academic roles, affecting the diversity of the academic workforce and the broader STEM field.
“On both sides, education staff and students have been killed alongside their families, and many more have lost loved ones and friends. Our thoughts and solidarity go to all those affected,” the statement read.
Global statistics highlight a concerning trend: 1 in 4 girls aged 15–19 falls into the Neither in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) category. In India, this figure escalates to 1 in 2 (PLFS 2020). Barriers hindering the engagement of girls in STEM education and careers manifest across personal, institutional/structural, and social levels.
