Resource Evidence Gap Maps These ECCN Evidence Gap Maps are an approach to our objective to build evidence and capacity to increase equitable access to education in crisis-and-conflict-affected environments.
News COVID-19: UN chief calls for global ceasefire to focus on ‘the true fight of our lives’ In an appeal issued on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged warring parties across the world to lay down their weapons in support of the bigger battle against COVID-19: the common enemy that is now threatening all of humankind.
Event Fragility, Conflict & Statebuilding Course 2020 States of fragility are of major concern to actors spanning from local citizens to global policy makers. Not only are they particularly prone to violent conflict, they are also held responsible for a range of public bads transcending national borders. While ‘fragility’ is pervasive in donor and aid organizations’ thinking, the concept remains unclear and fuels the debate on how the international community should best respond. This course focuses on the conceptual, policy and implementation challenges of statebuilding in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
Resource Education as the weapon for the future: A qualitative study of education needs in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan The people of the Nuba Mountains in Sudan have been under conflict for decades. This conflict has left the people of Nuba lacking many resources, including education support. Due to the nature of the conflict, access to the region is challenging. Still, the education organization, To Move Mountains, was able to conduct qualitative research with two communities within the conflict zone.
Resource Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) This data provides georeferenced data on conflicts with a minimum of 25 battle-related deaths as well as linked data that may be relevant for understanding the conflict. Data include conflict parties, events and casualties, and distinguishes between three types of violence (state-based, non-state, and one-sided violence).
Resource Armed Conflict Location and Events Dataset (ACLED) This dataset provides georeferenced data on political violence and protests from developing countries. Data include the dates, locations, and fatalities of battles, violence against civilians, riots, and protests.
Resource Supervision and Coaching Models in Conflict Zones Manahel is a 3-year project that provides access to safe, inclusive, and quality learning opportunities to children in Syria, while strengthening education actors to effectively manage education. It places significant emphasis on teacher well-being, not only for the sake of the teacher, but also due to strong evidence that teachers have a significant impact on student achievement.
Resource مراجعة نقدية لكتاب المسلمون، التعليم والأمن: حصان طروادة، المنع والسياسات العنصرية من تأليف شميم ميا مراجعة أيزلين أودونيل النقدية لكتاب المسلمون، التعليم والأمن: حصان طروادة، المنع والسياسات العنصرية من تأليف شميم ميا. تبحث في هذه المراجعة النقدية تحليل الكتاب المعنون "الجدل الدائر حول حصان طروادة" في برمنغهام بالمملكة المتحدة وتثبت كيف تم وضع المسلمين في خانة "الآخر" وتحويلهم إلى هدف أمني في المدارس.
Resource Book Review: Muslims, Schooling and Security: Trojan Horse, Prevent and Racial Politics by Shamim Miah Aislinn O’Donnell reviews Muslims, Schooling and Security: Trojan Horse, Prevent and Racial Politics by Shamim Miah. She explores the book’s analysis of the “Trojan Horse controversy” in Birmingham, UK, and demonstrates how Muslims have been “othered” and securitized in schools.
Resource Reseña del libro: Musulmanes, escolaridad y seguridad: Caballo de Troya, prevención y política racial por Shamim Miah Aislinn O’Donnell reseña Musulmanes, escolaridad y seguridad: Caballo de Troya, prevención y política racial por Shamim Miah. Explora el análisis del libro sobre la "Controversia del Caballo de Troya" en Birmingham, Reino Unido, y demuestra cómo los musulmanes han sido marginados y asegurados en las escuelas.
