Country Contacts:
What's happening in 2008:
About 200 schools and several community centers are taking part in the World's Biggest Lesson in Argentina. National newspapers and the national radio have already started publishing news on Action week. On 23rd April, students will deliver messages they have prepared on improving deficiencies in the education system to the Legislature Judiciary and Ministry of Education. There will be flags for education flying at four points of the country in the North South East and South of the country. There are other activities planned including an International Book Fair in Buenos Aires starting on 21st April to 8th May. Over one million people are expected to attend the Fair.
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The Balcony of SES foundation at
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Campaign Materials:
What happened in 2007?
Children, teenagers, parents and teachers made human chains and called them 'Abrazos', which is Spanish for hugs, across the country. They 'hugged' schools and monuments and formed long chains in Ciudad de Buenos, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Jujuy, Misiones, Chubut, Salta, Mendoza, Neuquén, Corrientes, Santa Fe and Formosa provinces.

2008 Report Card PDF
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