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Campaigners condemn arrest of Tanzanian schoolgirls for being pregnant
The five students and their parents were detained on the orders of a regional government official but will not face any charges.Â
Indigenous schoolgirls face sexism, violence and trafficking in Nicaragua
A newly-elected woman mayor is taking a stand against child trafficking and vulnerable females being preyed on in her poor coastal community.
“We established Integrity Clubs in Liberian schools to help reduce corruption in society”
One of our Global Youth Ambassadors tells how the programme trains young people to be anti-corruption watchdogs in their schools and communities.
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Outcry in Turkey as government agency ‘says girls can marry aged nine’
Opposition politicians have called for a parliamentary inquiry into child marriage following the reported statement from the religious affairs body. Â
“Our job is to give young people the tools to achieve their ambitions and help make them good citizens and great leaders”
University founder and 2017 WISE Prize winner Dr Patrick Awuah talks about helping students in Ghana fulfil their potential through education.
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Protection is crucial for young children to survive the trauma of conflict
With millions of under-fives living in war zones, safe spaces are needed to shield them from harm, fear and neglect.
Seven key things that could change the lives of millions of children and youth in 2018
The next 12 months could be crucial in the fight to get every child in the world into school and learning - we look at some moments and opportunities that might make all the difference.
‘Share a secret’ scheme in schools helps to stop girls being trafficked or married
Anonymous tip-offs are part of a campaign in India's West Bengal state which has seen more than 20,000 students in 200Â schools pass on information or seek help.
Bangladeshi schoolchildren get 354m free textbooks on the first day of 2018
More than 43 million students at primary and secondary schools received the learning materials on the annual Textbook Festival Day.
“Every one of us has something to give to someone who has less”
In a special New Year episode the Better Angels podcast, we hear from inspirational people who are helping to bring about change.
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