Impact of Re-prioritization on EiE

This statement was originally published on the Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies

Crisis-affected children identify education as their first priority. Surveys have revealed that they value education as much as food, water or money. However, worldwide, 224 million children and youth living in crisis settings are currently denied a quality…

The GEC has launched a new Learning Brief: Good Practices on Gender & Gender-Based Violence Risk Mitigation Integration by Education Clusters.

It highlights 20 good practices on Gender and GBV Risk Mitigation integration by Education Clusters throughout the Humanitarian Programme Cycle, featuring three associated country case studies - Afghanistan,…

Statement by Friedrich Affolter and Michelle Brown, Directors of the Global Education Cluster:

Gender equality is enshrined in Sustainable Development Goal 5, but it is also recognized as a critical pillar of SDG 4: the right to education for all. Girls’ education has the potential to transform communities around the globe, and education partners have…

South Sudan continues to face multiple compounding crises that exacerbate vulnerabilities within the population, especially for children. In this context, continued, quality education is more critical than ever. 

The South Sudan Education Cluster has been responding to these needs through a coordinated approach and by promoting local leadership in…

Children living in emergencies around the world still face enormous barriers to access education. Conflict, COVID-19, economic shocks, and climate-related disasters have rolled back global gains in recent years, introducing new obstacles and compounding existing challenges.

The GEC has been working to enhance education in emergencies responses and…