Seven ways that seven years of Syrian war has affected children and their education
As the conflict enters its eighth year, we look at the effect on Syria's children, their education and their futures.
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Helping teenage girls stay at school is good for them and their country’s economy
Building separate toilets and training teachers on gender violence are just two of the ways in which projects are aimed at getting more adolescent girls into education.
Charity helps Latin American street children find an identity and an education
Over 20,000 living and working on city streets in Guatemala and El Salvador have been guided by Toybox into shelter, health services and schools.
Conflict and hunger pushes South Sudanese children into work and on the streets
In a country where 72% of children are out of school, the number of street kids facing danger and exploitation is increasing daily.
Nobel winner Kailash Satyarthi hopes dramatic film will boost child slavery campaign
The man who has helped to free more than 80,000 children in India believes a documentary about his work could shock audiences into action.
Football legend Didier Drogba launches a new school in Ivory Coast
"Education is very important" said the former Chelsea striker, who is helping children who might otherwise fall into child labour.
Young Indian children miss school to make shoes for global market
New research found children as young as eight working long hours from home - and only half of them are getting an education.
Small payments help to reduce child trafficking and get children into school
A pilot project in Benin has had a huge impact on the number of children being sold by their poverty-stricken families to work in quarries and agriculture.
Humanitarian aid for education should be doubled says UN envoy Gordon Brown
He said a major increase in funding is needed to help 70 million children trapped in emergencies and subjected to oppression and exploitation.
Syrian refugee boys suffer sexual violence at school and work, UN study shows
Teachers should be trained to spot abuse and schools should be made safe spaces, according to the report into sexual violence against Syrian boys and men.