258 Million Crisis-Affected Children Excluded from Education, ECW Report Finds
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Global Estimates Update 2026 | Education Cannot Wait
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Education Cannot Wait's report "Breaking Barriers: Understanding Educational Exclusion in Crises" reveals that 258 million school-aged children and adolescents are affected by crises worldwide, representing an increase in educational exclusion. The report analyzes barriers to education in conflict and emergency settings, highlighting the scale of the global education crisis and the urgent need for funding and intervention to ensure displaced and crisis-affected children can access learning opportunities.
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Breaking Barriers: Understanding Educational Exclusion in Crises
Education Cannot Wait (ECW)'s new report reveals... an increase in educational exclusion
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