As we marked the Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) 2021, the plight of children in informal settlements was highlighted. GAWE is an annual campaign organised by the Global Campaign for Education in support of the human right to quality, inclusive, universal education. Activities undertaken during the week (in April) are focused on increasing public financing of education to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The GAWE 2021 theme on education financing is very opportune as policy dialogues and advocacy during the week focused on increasing financing of education to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all. Thirdly, the government should identify frameworks that will help support children in urban informal settlements to access public education.

Source: Standard Digital May 13, 2021 16:16 UTC