Leading the Safe to learn Initiative - a coalition of partners working to enable children to learn in safe and inclusive schools.
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Gemma Wilson-Clark retweeted
Every child deserves to learn without fear.
At this week's #OYW25 in Munich, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador @Muzoonrakan1 and @UNICEFinnovate Thomas Davin called for safe and inclusive learning, and shared how technology can be a powerful force for equity, education and empowerment.
Join #safetolearn and others on 10 Nov, 14:00 ET for “One Year On & Renewing Our Commitment to #EndViolenceAgainstChildren”
Let’s renew our resolve to ensure every child is truly Safe to Learn.
🔗 bit.ly/4hAKvLu
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Every child has the right to be #safetolearn. Yet too many still face violence, bullying & fear in school.
Nearly 50 countries have pledged to make schools safe & enabling places to learn — a key breakthrough under #EndViolenceAgainstChildren. 👇
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Join Safe to Learn and partners for a great session next Tuesday - registration link below
How can digital technology empower learners & close the digital divide, while tackling the rise of online violence?
Join the 'Safe to Learn, Ready to Lead' virtual Solutions Session, alongside the #SocialSummit2025.
🗓️ 4 November | 8–9am EST
Register ⤵️
safetolearncoalition.org/saf…
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Today the Special Rapporteur’s report on the right to be safe in Education is being presented at the 59th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The recommendations align closely with the mission of the #SafetoLearn Coalition #unicefeducation safetolearncoalition.org/blo…
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Congrats to #SafeToLearn partners on the launch of the Ministerial Taskforce to end violence in schools @FCDOGovUK @GPforEducation @CGDev
This high level commitment will inspire action and signals a joint commitment to make all schools a safe place to learn.
Children must be able to learn safely, without fear.
At #EWF25 11 countries have launched a Ministerial Taskforce co-chaired by 🇬🇧&🇸🇱 to end violence in and and around schools 👇
cgdev.org/article/ministers-… #SafeToLearn
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For those in Amman, my husband, Ben Playle’s art show ‘The Final Cut’ opens today - Saturday 10th - from 6pm to 9pm at Jacaranda Gallery below Books@Cafe.
All welcome for Ben’s last show in Amman before we depart for Kenya. @JacarandaImages
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Very happy to stand with teachers, students, Ministry and UNICEF colleagues as we work together to end violence in schools. As I finish my time as Chief of Education in Jordan, I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together.
Every child deserves to be #SafeToLearn 💙
#UNICEFeducation
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Girls from the Student Counselling Committee at a school in East Amman share advice on how to stop bullying. This school was full of positive energy!
Inspired by the Ministry of Education’s ‘Ma’an’ Campaign to end violence in schools. #safetolearn @UNICEFEducation
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It was an honour to host the UK Minister for International Development @JennyChapman in Azraq Camp today where she met with Jordanian teachers, Syrian assistant teachers and students.
With thanks to the UK for continued support to refugee education @UNHCRJordan @UKinJordan
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Gemma Wilson-Clark retweeted
Minister @JennyChapman had an insightful discussion with refugees in Azraq camp about their challenges and hopes.
UK's unwavering support is essential to help refugees in Jordan maintain a dignified life and achieve aspirations for a better future.
#UK #Refugees
Working on my Grade 5 maths at a boys' school in Zarqa 2 Directorate. Excited to be developing a program with @edugovjo designed to enhance maths education and empower young minds @UNICEFJordan
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Gemma Wilson-Clark retweeted
About 100 refugees are leaving from #Azraq camp in Jordan this morning, returning to Syria
Wishing them a safe journey home
I appreciated the opportunity to host @NLinJordan in Zaatari Refugee camp this week to visit schools supported by the Dutch funded PROSPECTS program and @UNICEFJordan
We spoke with Syrian refugees on how their teaching skills may support them on return to Syria.
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‘Today we remind ourselves of the transformative power of education’. Ambassador Hall on signing $8.1m of UK support for education of Syrian refugees and vulnerable children in Jordan.
On the International Day of Education with thanks to UK Govt for standing with refugees 🙏💪 – at Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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New school furniture for girls and boys in Grade 1 in Azraq Refugee Camp - creating a more student-centered learning environment. This furniture is the right size for small children and can be configured for group work.
Thanks to @FCDOGovUK @UNICEFJordan
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Parents gathered at Hind Bint Utbah School in Zaatari Camp to learn how to support their children’s reading. The hall was decorated with student drawings inspired by stories from classroom libraries. Many spoke of the confidence their teenagers gained as they learned to read 📚
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Gemma Wilson-Clark retweeted
📒The GEC's Learning Brief series covers topics from tackling violence, child marriage & poverty to supporting teachers & Girls' Clubs. This new Compendium brings all 13 Briefs together, summarising the approaches used & factors for success!
Read it here: bit.ly/4gMElGJ
How school fees can lead to school violence explained by way of the international economy, budgets and debt.
A stark illustration by @timh_b of how the global economy is stacked against developing countries #safetolearn – at Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
I spent the day yesterday at a Beninese high school.
A 🧵 on why it made me think about budgets, debt, and the international economy—and what all this has to do with students getting hit with a whip
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