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The INEE Blog is an open space for sharing opinions, resources, developments, and discussions on topics relevant to education in emergencies. It is a place to engage the INEE community and raise awareness about issues important to our field of work. INEE publishes blog posts in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Note: The opinions expressed in the blog posts included here are those of the respective authors; they do not necessarily reflect the opinions of INEE or its members.

Social media toolkit: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Learners

Written by
Lauren Gerken, INEE
Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

A social media toolkit developed based on inputs from INEE members working with LGBTQIA+ learners and organizations. We encourage you to use this resource to highlight key messages and recommendations for providing safe, protective, affirming education for LGBTQIA+ learners living in crisis-affected contexts.

Localising education responses in crises: moving beyond buzzwords to shifting power

Written by
Arianna Pacifico, Oladele Akogun, Olya Homonchuk, Ariana Youn
Published by
ODI Global
Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC) Consortium
Published

For over a decade, the humanitarian sector has promised to “localise” aid. But in 2024, local actors still received less than 4% of all humanitarian funding. To understand what shifts are needed to localise education aid in crisis and emergencies, the ERICC Research Consortium synthesised findings from 28 studies across Bangladesh, Jordan, Lebanon, Myanmar, Nigeria, South Sudan and Syria.

Building Resilient Classrooms: Key Takeaways from the Andean Subregional Forum on Integral School Safety

Written by
Michela Ranieri – State-led Implementation Network Coordinator, GCPEA
Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

From January 28 to 30, 2026, a crucial milestone for the protection of education took place at the Spanish Cooperation training centre in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. The Andean Subregional Forum on Comprehensive School Safety brought together government delegations from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, alongside civil society, international organizations, and youth representatives. Here is a look at what was achieved and what it means for the future of protecting education in the region.

Inclusive education in Palestine in the digital age: From educational equity to classroom practice

Written by
Raida Qarabsah
Published by
Other
Published

Technology in Palestinian schools is no longer merely an additional tool to enhance lesson delivery. It has become an integral part of the educational process itself, particularly in the context of inclusive education—that is, education that ensures the attendance, participation, and learning of all students without exclusion or marginalization. This approach is especially crucial in Palestine due to the complexities of the educational landscape, unequal access to resources, and the need for flexible alternatives that keep learning both accessible and equitable.

Scaling Refugee Teacher Professional Development: Lessons from Afghan Refugee Villages in Pakistan

Written by
Sacha Innes and Dr. Saraswati Dawadi
Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

This blog highlights the preliminary research findings from a Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Education Exchange (GPE-KIX) project examining inclusive education teaching practices among Afghan schools in Pakistan, and explores practical strategies for scaling this particular TPD approach for refugee educators beyond northern Pakistan. 

 

From Classrooms to Displacement: How War Is Disrupting a Generation of Sudanese Students

Written by
Aldouma Abaker, Climate Change & TVET Specialist at the Refugee Education Council
Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

In this blog, Aldouma Abaker shares his experiences of learning in displacement in Sudan and Libya, and calls on education actors to urgently support Sudanese students.

Key Messages and Resources: Attacks on Education in Iran and Lebanon

Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

A list of resources and key messages to support the provision of education, and the psychosocial support and wellbeing of learners, teachers, and those who have been affected by the attacks on education in Iran, Lebanon, and throughout the region.

فهرستی از منابع و پیام‌های کلیدی برای حمایت از ارائه آموزش و حمایت روانی-اجتماعی و رفاه یادگیرندگان، معلمان و کسانی که از حملات به آموزش در ایران، لبنان و سراسر منطقه آسیب دیده‌اند.

Learning to Love and Hate in Gaza

Written by
Patrick McGrann, PhD
Published by
Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
Published

This blog introduces Learning to Love and Hate in Gaza and looks at how formal education and lived experiences shaped attitudes toward political violence in post-Oslo Gaza.