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Sustainable Development Goals

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Sustainable Development Goals

This page introduces the Sustainable Development Goals, the global commitments to end poverty, protect the planet and promote peace. It looks in detail at several of the goals and how Theirworld's work is underpinned by these goals.

Safe pregnancy and birth

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Safe pregnancy and birth

This page is about the issues around pregnancy and childbirth and what can be done to ensure a safe and healthy start in life for all children

Safe Schools Declaration

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Safe Schools Declaration

This page explains what the Safe Schools Declaration is and how it aims to protect childrens' rights to education during times of conflict.

Refugees and internally displaced people

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Refugees and internally displaced people

This page is about people who have been forced to flee their homes. It looks at the extent of the problem and the issues it causes for education.

Health and education convergence

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Health and education convergence

This page is about the concept of health and education convergence and how it is vital to successfully improve all aspects of people's lives.

Global Faiths Coalition for Education

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Global Faiths Coalition for Education

On this page you will find more information about the Global Faiths Coalition for Education and its work.

Girls’ education
Young girls attending school in rural communities.

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Girls’ education

This page looks at why girls and young women miss out on school - even though educating girls has huge benefits for health, prosperity and security. This page explains more about the impact of a safe, quality education for girls and examines the barriers that prevent them from getting an education.

Education in emergencies

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Education in emergencies

Find out how millions of children around the world miss out on school because of humanitarian emergencies including conflicts, natural disasters and health crises - and what is being done to change that.

Education funding

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Education funding

Find out why there is a global gap in education funding and how this threatens the goal of all girls and boys getting a quality primary and secondary education. Developing countries do not have enough resources. Aid from international donors fell for many years and is not targeted to where it will have most impact.

Early childhood development
A caregiver engaging with a young child during a learning activity

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Early childhood development

This page looks at what early childhood development is, how it supports children’s nurturing care and development from birth to age five - and how Theirworld is campaigning for urgent action to make sure all children have access to the full range of nurturing care.

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