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Coronavirus School Closings Around the World Will Hit Girls the Hardest
Humanitarian groups warn of the potential for increased drop-out rates among adolescent girls, putting them at greater risk of sexual…
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Commuting From a Refugee Camp to University, A Student Stays Hopeful
A Syrian student who lives in the largest refugee camp in Iraq attends the nearby University of Duhok, hoping someday…
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New Syrian Refugees in Iraq Struggle to Access Education
Many children in families that fled Turkey’s incursion into northeastern Syria in October have been out of school for months…
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In Lebanon, Sect Vs. Sect Turns Into People Vs. Politicians
Lebanese protestors have united across sectarian divides and turned against what they view as the “ruling class.” Here are a…
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For Yemeni Women, the Path to Universities Gets Tougher
Female students already faced social and economic constraints in pursuing education. The toll of war, on lives, psyches and infrastructure,…
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A Tunisian Scientist Invents Navigation Aid for the Blind
Tunisian students with disabilities have a great deal of difficulty attending university, a situation similar to many Arab countries. But…
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Sudan’s Power-Sharing Deal Could Exclude Those Who Made It Possible
The women and young people who organized seven months of protests that resulted in last week’s power-sharing agreement wonder if…
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The Push to Expand Refugee Access to Higher Education
At a conference in Berlin this week, international organizations discussed how to improve the ability of refugees around the world…
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A University Leader Inspires Other Working Arab Women
Nemat Shafik, the first female director of the London School of Economics, believes in the importance of quality education for…
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Few Refugees in Jordan and Lebanon Get Into Secondary Education
The middle years of education are the key obstacle for Syrian and Palestinian youth in Jordan and Lebanon, with the…
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