December 2023
Our work promoting the rights of migrants and refugees continued in 2023. Significant moments include the Education Cannot Wait High-Level Financing Conference (February 2023), World Refugee Day (June 2023), and the Global Refugee Forum (December 2023).
✊🏾 Aloyo Stella Oryang is a refugee teacher in Uganda. She spoke truth to power at the @EduCannotWait #HLFC2023 and got a standing ovation.
— Education International (@eduint) February 17, 2023
Watch what she told world leaders and RT if you agree!#TeachersCannotWait #FundEducation@UNATU_ORG @EIRAFRICA @daveswords pic.twitter.com/zWUhk9I6TZ
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World Refugee Day: The imperative to save lives and give hope
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“Despite the terrible conditions, we continue to support our students because we know our work is critical for millions of the most vulnerable children around the world. But we cannot do it alone.” Aloyo Stella Oryang , refugee teacher.
Aloyo Stella's Classroom: a reflection on the education we want
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Addressing the overlooked plight of refugee teachers
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Education International puts teachers in the spotlight at the Global Refugee Forum