Building peace in the minds of men and women
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Graph of the week
The global challenges of poverty and inequality affect education
Despite progress in reducing extreme poverty, especially in Asia, it affects 1 in 10 people. Children are more at risk, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where extreme poverty affects 49% of children, accounting for 52% of extremely poor children globally.
Statistics of the month
These statistics are taken from GEM Report materials.
40%
of the poorest countries
failed to support learners at risk during the COVID-19 crisis
¼ of countries
have laws requiring children with disabilities to be educated in separate settings
10%
OF COUNTRIES
have laws that help ensure full inclusion in education