UN Security Council Resolution 2601 (2021) - the protection of education in armed conflict

On 29 October 2021, the 15-member UN Security council adopted a unanimous resolution, hailed as the first of its kind, which condemns attacks against schools, children and teachers and urges conflict parties to immediately safeguard the right to education. Importantly, the resolution makes explicit the links between education, peace and security. 

 

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General comment No. 25 (2021) on children’s rights in relation to the digital environment

In this general comment, the Committee emphasizes that the rights of every child must be respected, protected and fulfilled in the digital environment. This document is the result of a two-year consultation with States parties, inter-governmental organizations, civil society, national human rights institutions and children. Over 700 children and young people, aged between nine and 22 years old in 27 countries, were asked how digital technology impacts their rights, and what actions they want to see taken to protect them.

Articles pertaining to the right to education: 99-105

Déclaration d’Incheon et Cadre d’action pour la mise en oeuvre de l'ODD 4

Le cadre d'action accompagne la déclaration d'Incheon de 2030 et se veut être un guide pour sa mise en œuvre au niveau national, régional et mondial. Il vise à mobiliser tous les pays et partenaires autour de l'objectif de développement durable en matière d'éducation et de ses cibles, et propose des moyens de mettre en œuvre, de coordonner, de financer et de suivre l'initiative "Éducation 2030" afin de garantir une qualité et des possibilités d'éducation et d'apprentissage tout au long de la vie de manière inclusive et équitables pour tous.

Moscow Framework for Action and Cooperation: Harnessing the Wealth of Nations

The Moscow Framework for Action and Cooperation was based on a review of challenges and progress made towards the Education for All (EFA) Goal 1 of expanding early childhood care and education (ECCE). Participants reaffirmed a commitment to ECCE as expressed in Jomtien (1990) and Dakar (2000) but concluded that EFA Goal 1 was at great risk of not being achieved by 2015 unless urgent and resolute action was taken. It noted the need to address relevant challenges by taking advantage of the existing knowledge base and good practices and taking steps to universalise the latter.

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