The Islamabad Education Conference is set to bring together over 150 international dignitaries from 44 countries, including ministers, ambassadors, scholars, and representatives from organizations such as UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank. The conference aims to promote education for girls and pave the way for inclusive educational reforms in Muslim-majority countries. Pakistani Federal Education Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui emphasized the importance of education, stating that Pakistan is still lagging behind in terms of education and employment, and expressed a desire to learn from Afghan society's traditions. The conference will conclude with a signing ceremony of the Islamabad Declaration, outlining a shared commitment to empower girls through education.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1270357-nobel-laureate-malala-yousafzai-to-attend-girls-education-summit-in-pakistanPakistan is hosting an international education conference that will bring together over 150 dignitaries from 44 countries and several international organizations, including UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank. The event aims to promote girls' education and inclusive educational reforms in Muslim-majority countries. Pakistan's Federal Education Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui stated that the conference will be attended by all four provincial education ministers as well as the chief ministers. The conference will conclude with a signing ceremony of the Islamabad Declaration, which outlines the shared commitment to empower girls through education. Notably, Malala Yousafzai, a prominent advocate for girls' education, visited Pakistan in 2022 and has been invited to participate in the conference.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/584350-malala-yousafzai-to-visit-pakistan-for-girls-education-conferenceA report by UNICEF has found that Ethiopia's Amhara region has the highest number of out-of-school children with approximately 4.4 million, followed by Oromia with 3.2 million and Tigray with about 1.2 million. The country's education sector has been severely impacted by conflicts, natural disasters, and internal displacement, resulting in over 10,000 damaged schools, or 18% of the total number of schools across Ethiopia. Yohannes Wogasso, head of educational programs at the Ministry of Education, disputes UNICEF's figure, citing discrepancies due to differing definitions of "out-of-school students" and the time it takes to gather accurate data.
https://www.voanews.com/a/million-children-in-ethiopia-out-of-school-hijab-ban-in-tigray-adds-tension/7927557.htmlA study by CONICET investigators Georgina Binstock and Mónica Gogna found that in Argentina, teenage mothers were more likely to have dropped out of school before becoming pregnant. According to UNICEF, only 20 percent of 19-year-old mothers had completed secondary education, compared to 56 percent of their peers who hadn't given birth. This suggests a significant gap in educational attainment between young mothers and their non-mother counterparts in Argentina.
https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/teen-pregnancy-can-be-a-reproducer-of-poverty.phtmlOver two hundred students from Jammu and Kashmir showcased more than 75 innovative projects at an event organised by the J&K School Education Department in collaboration with NITI Ayog, UNICEF and Pi-Jam Foundation. The projects addressed challenges faced by various segments of the local population including womenfolk, farmers, orchardists and those associated with the health sector. The event aimed to foster a thriving innovation culture and create a conducive ecosystem for students and tech enthusiasts in the Union territory. J&K's minister for education, health and social welfare Sakeena Itoo emphasized the importance of nurturing creativity and innovative mindset among students to aspire for an economically developed Jammu and Kashmir.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/jk-students-lead-nation-in-showcasing-innovative-projects-1849632In Turkey, approximately 7 million children live in poverty, according to a joint report by UNICEF and the Turkish Statistical Institute. In neighborhoods such as Istanbul's Tarlabasi, families like the Sahins struggle to make ends meet, with children like Atakan forced to help their parents by collecting recyclable materials from dumpsters or selling small items at bars and cafes late into the night. This has led experts to warn of a "lost generation" of children who are growing up too quickly due to financial hardship, with many unable to attend school because they cannot afford it.
https://thestar.com/news/world/europe/turkeys-soaring-costs-are-creating-a-lost-generation-of-kids-forced-to-help-their-families/article_e90975f1-4b1d-56f5-a72b-b8950213ceb8.htmlUNICEF and stakeholders have agreed on the establishment of an Integrated Education Management Information System (IEMIS) for the education sector in Pakistan. The agreement was reached after a workshop held in Swat, which was attended by representatives from various departments including the Elementary and Secondary Education Foundation, the Secondary Education Department, and the Higher Education Commission. The IEMIS is expected to improve data collection and management, enhance transparency, and facilitate decision-making in the education sector.
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