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International Day of Education: Youth Voices, Policy and the Push to Get Children Back to School
Episode 3205
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
Description
Marking the International Day of Education, this conversation brings together the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, a UNICEF Young Reporter and UNESCO to examine the state of education in South Sudan. The discussion focuses on the power of youth in shaping education systems, the challenges keeping 2.8 million children out of school, and the Back to Learning campaign. Guests highlight barriers such as poverty, conflict and climate shocks, while calling for renewed commitment to inclusive, quality education for all.
Guests:
- Director General for Basic and Secondary Education at the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, David Lowela Lodu
- UNICEF Young Reporter, Anite Awadia Samuel
- UNESCO Communications Coordinator, Amanda Keane