Video Gallery
Cartoons for child rights: "Education"This brief cartoon by the United Nations Children's Fund, or UNICEF, introduces some issues surrounding inadequate education in developing countries, such as India, Sub-Saharan African countries, etc. As shown in the cartoon, the child is unable to have an education due to constant forced labor. As you move on through the site, you'll find other causes of inadequate education. The main focus of the cartoon, though, is to inform that every child has the right to education. It is just that some children in developing countries are unable to express this right.
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UNICEF: SChools for AFrica - ethiopiaThis video introduces one of UNICEF's campaigns for education in Ethiopia, called Schools for Africa. Through UNICEF's workings, children of all gender and ages are able to get new school facilities and qualified teachers to have a free and quality education. Children also learn crucial skills for life, such as proper hygiene, disease prevention methods, etc. In all, UNICEF helps these children experience learning and puts them onto a road of success. Learn more here.
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Child-Friendly schools - Schools for lifeThis video introduces the goals for quality and child-friendly education. Whether classes are held in buildings, in tents, or sometimes even under trees, children should be learning, developing their potential and enriching their lives. The child-friendly schools framework promotes child-seeking, child-centered, gender-sensitive, inclusive, community-involved, protective, and healthy approaches to schooling and out-of-school education worldwide. Learn more here.
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Documents
What Inadequate Education costs society
Though this article is directed around the problems that inadequate education cause in Germany, a developed country, it still accurately describes some of the issues inadequate education contribute to. This shows that lack of education is a universal issue that affects societies all the same. Though developing countries may have to deal with other factors caused by low developmental standards, such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, poor hygiene, etc., it is evident universal education is of utmost importance.
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