Right to education: impact of the coronavirus disease crisis on the right to education – concerns, challenges and opportunities – Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education

The Special Rapporteur makes a number of recommendations. In particular, she recommends that a thorough assessment be conducted to unpack, in each local context, the dynamics at play that have led to increased discrimination in the enjoyment of the right to education during the crisis. Such an assessment should include…

Shared notes from first meeting of coalition on July 16, 2021

Education Emergency – National Coalition consultation on 16th July 2021 – shared notes Sajitha Bashir:We’re all here for a definite reason and coming together is important.The health emergency is immediate, palpable, we see immediate effects of good management, good treatment, etcThe education emergency on the other hand is invisible, we…

TN: COVID-19 Pandemic Hit Access to Nutrition for Students, Online Classes Unproductive, Find Survey

The survey also found that even while remaining on school rolls, 13% of students have resorted to child labour. Of this about 60% work for more than 12 hours a day and half of them earn less than Rs.200 per day. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting closure of schools…

Agastya Foundation’s work amid School Lockdown

Notes from Agastya: Education is often neglected in response to emergency situations, not generally being seenas immediately life-saving. Yet, the value of education to those affected by emergencysituations should not be underestimated and is consistently highlighted by parents andlearners themselves as crucial in bringing stability, emotional and physical protection, andcontinuity.…