In Syria, Wanting to Study Can Get You Arrested
A young man is seized by government forces while on his way to an exam.
22 May 15
Education
Kyrgyz State Orphanages Offer Bleak Future
Experts say contrast between care of children in state and private homes has huge impact on their prospects.
20 May 15
Georgia: More Action Needed on Autism
New programme will only help a limited number of young people with autism.
11 May 15
Afghans Demand More of Education System
More than three decades of war continue to hamper the school system.
23 Jan 15
Education Link to Afghan Insurgency
Taleban footsoldiers are typically the least educated members of society, Farah residents say.
19 Dec 14
Afghans Debate Sexual Equality and Schooling
Custom often dictates that boys get an education while girls are left "one step behind", speakers at discussion events say.
17 Dec 14
Women in Eastern Afghanistan Demand Education
Literacy rates remain poor in Nangarhar despite adult education programmes.
1 Dec 14
Anger Over Long-Delayed Afghan Highway
Crucial route will link provinces and boost local economy, but after seven years’ work, it still isn’t ready.
1 Dec 14
Pension Changes a Resigning Matter for Armenian Academics
As government dithers, university staff leave their posts.
1 Dec 14
Pakistani Refugees Seek School Places in Afghanistan
Influx from North Waziristan puts strain on already overburdened system.
5 Nov 14
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