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Ezekial Jacobs, a 33-year-old school teacher from Nigeria is no stranger to crisis. Civil armed conflict and violence has gripped Ezekial’s home in the North-East region since 2009, forcing more than 1 million children out of school , damaging over 400 schools and resulting in the deaths of over 2,295 teachers. With the region gradually recovering…

Did you know that the power of computers has been doubling roughly every two years since the 1960s? Every day it seems there’s a new app or piece of tech that unlocks new and efficient ways to do things; to better engage with the world, or with learning. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the longstanding gender digital divide. Even though…

This report defines and takes the pulse of five vital elements of digital learning. It contributes to the ongoing yet urgent aim of transforming education, and offers steps to recovery through child-centered, equity-driven, and innovative solutions. The five vital elements covered are ICT in Education policies and financing, digital learning…

Despite the transformative role preprimary education can play in addressing gender inequalities and challenging common gender norms and stereotypes while they are being acquired by the youngest learners, boys and girls continue to have different classroom experiences. Gender biases and stereotypes are frequently reproduced in teacher-student…

Adolescent girls around the world are speaking up and leading change toward a more gender equal world. But while girls stand ready to help shape our collective future, a myriad of concurrent and interlinked crises and barriers stand in their way. As the global community looks to “build back equal,” we have a unique opportunity to overcome these…

NEW YORK, 19 September 2022 - "Excellencies, colleagues,  "I am very glad to join you today to present the Call to Action on Advancing Gender Equality and Girls’ and Women’s Empowerment in and through Education.   "I want to start by acknowledging our partners for this event, France, Nigeria, and Yemen, as well as UNESCO, the UN Girls’ Education…

There are more than 600 million adolescent girls in the world today — equipped with the right resources and opportunities, they will be the largest cohort of female leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and change-makers the world has ever seen. They have also shown tremendous courage, strength, and resilience during unprecedented challenges, from…, Resources, Adolescent education and skills-development Giving Girls the Right Skills for the Job Global Forum for Children and Youth CY21 community session on girl-centered solutions Girls in Tech A new era for girls Taking stock on 25 years of progress for girls Harnessing the power of data for girls: Taking stock and looking ahead to 2030 Tech Trailblazers…, UNICEF’s Response, UNICEF, through the Skills4Girls Portfolio, is currently working with and for girls in more than 20 countries to bridge the gap between the skills girls need to be competitive in the 21st century workforce, versus those they have traditionally had access to. Skills4Girls has impacted more than 5.8 million girls since 2019. The aim is to reach 11.5…

The following guides have been developed in line with UNICEF’s commitment to support Ministries of Education and education decision-makers to effectively monitor the status and implementation of education delivery and learning, including in emergency situations: Conceptual Framework for Monitoring Hybrid Learning Delivery Toward Long-term System…

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was already facing a learning crisis: over 260 million children had never set foot in a classroom, and those in school did not necessarily learn and acquire necessary skills. Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on marginalized children, UNICEF scaled up interventions focused on…, 43 per cent of UNICEF-supported countries have equitable education systems 52 per cent of UNICEF-supported countries had national school-related gender-based violence prevention and response mechanisms  UNICEF worked closely with its partners in 2021 to limit the negative impacts of the pandemic on children’s education and well-being. Despite the…, girl-in-classroom Improving learning outcomes, 48 per cent of UNICEF-supported countries have effective education systems for learning outcomes 61 per cent of UNICEF-supported countries have effective early childhood education systems for learning outcomes 45 per cent of UNICEF-supported countries have a gender-responsive teaching and learning education system During school closures due to the…, girl-in-classroom Skills development , 33 million children participated in skills development programmes   28 per cent of UNICEF-supported countries have systems that institutionalize gender-equitable skills    45 per cent of UNICEF-supported countries are mainstreaming skills development within national education and training systems   In 2021, UNICEF’s chief focus was to continue to…, portrait-two-smiling-girls Looking forward, Accelerating education recovery and transformation "RAPID-ly" Now is the time for accelerating education recovery and transformative action to ensure that every child (particularly the most marginalized including girls, children with disabilities and children in fragile contexts) is fully supported in the key transitions of their learning journey…, Partner testimonial: Government of Norway, A special thanks to the Government of Norway, the largest contributor to Education thematic funding, for continued support and partnership. Partner testimonial from Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Norwegian Minister of International Development: children-making-heart-shape UNICEF/UN0400898/Chuluunbaatar, With thanks, This report highlights the achievements made possible by the generous contributions of softly earmarked thematic funding received from various partners. UNICEF would like to express it's sincere appreciation for these contributions., Read more and support our work, June 2022, Global Annual Results Report 2021 GOAL AREA 2 Every child learns Cover image: UN0579531 Expression of thanks: UNICEF/UN0475053/Ralaivita Lova, a student at Seraphin school in Madagascar, shows her classmates how to respect social distancing at school. In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to disrupt education for millions of children. Despite…

UNICEF through the Skills4Girls Portfolio is currently working with and for girls in 22 countries to bridge the gap between the skills girls need to be competitive in the 21st century workforce, versus those they have traditionally had access to. As one of the five targeted priorities for Girls’ Empowerment in the Gender Action Plan 2022-2025…

To help you provide your students with a safe and supportive learning environment, here are some ways to support your student’s well-being. Did you know? During times of stress and crisis, children observe adults’ behaviours and emotions for cues on how to manage their own., Emotional check-ins, Returning to school can be an emotionally trying time for everyone and children can be greatly impacted in a number of ways. Conduct routine emotional check-ins with your students. To check-in emotionally is to ask children “how they are” in a direct or indirect way. One method is to ask children "What colour do you feel today?" Ask children to…, Identifying signs of distress, Children have different reactions to adverse events in their environment. Culture influences the ways in which we express emotions. In some cultures, for example, it is not appropriate to show strong emotions like crying loudly, while in others it is widely accepted. Based on the culture you work in, be alert for signs that children are not doing…, Activities to reduce stress and support student well-being, These activities can be done with students in order to help reduce stress, support well-being and provide them with positive coping strategies. These activities are also beneficial for you, and you and your students can do them together.   Belly breathing Often when we are stressed our breathing becomes shallow, high in our chests, and we forget…

Teaching can often be a highly stressful career. However, there are steps you can take to help cope with the pressures of the job and manage stress levels. As a teacher, you might be exhausted juggling work and family obligations, and concerned about how best to help your students make up for learning lost from school closures during the COVID-19…, Ways to cope, While people react differently to stress, people often do better over the long-term if they: Feel safe, connected to others, calm and hopeful Have access to social, physical and emotional support Regain a sense of control by being able to help themselves If you recognize signs of stress and how they affect different aspects of your well-being, you…, What is self-care?, The World Health Organization defines self-care as “the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider.” Self-care is any activity that we do intentionally in order to take care of our mental,…, What is burnout?, One of the negative consequences of accumulated stress is burnout. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that results from prolonged exposure to job stressors or work situations that are emotionally demanding. It is emotional exhaustion and can result in a sense of reduced personal accomplishment. Burnout includes many…, Making time for self-care as teachers, Too many people work until they can't go on or they view rest and sleep as something which is not important. It is important to view rest as an essential tool for maintaining well-being. Resting can be as simple as just turning off the lights in your classroom for a few minutes after your students have left. Or try and limit the time you spend…, Hope and well-being, It is important to remind yourself and your students that you have control over different aspects of your life and that you can bring about change. When you are facing challenging times, it can be difficult to feel hopeful that things can improve. When we feel hopeful, it helps us to focus on change, look to the future, and actively look for…