The 3Ps of “Education Cannot Wait:” Background Facts and Select Country Contexts

The “Education Cannot Wait” campaign calls on world leaders and education stakeholders to ensure that all children and youth living in conflict and crisis-affected countries can access a quality education. If they are to truly have that chance, countries must prioritize funding for what children, youth, and families affected by crisis want; protect students, teachers and learning facilities from attack; and plan for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. This paper provides brief background and country-specific information relating to education in conflict and crises in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Chad, Somalia, Myanmar and Timor-Leste for the purposes of the Learning for All Ministerial Meetings in September 2013. This information can inform country decision-makers in their current and future commitments to expanded, equitable quality education for all children and youth.