Nelson Mandela greets GCE campaigners/David Fish/ActionAid
Paul Weinberg / Oxfam / South Africa
Past Issues - June 2006 Note: Most hyperlinks
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BROKEN PROMISES: ON THE
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD
In Africa today over 40 million children are living with the consequences
of broken promises - the promise of being able to go to school.
Two thirds of all children in Africa will not complete five years
of education. Read GCE's Global Press Release: English
| French 16 June 2006
GCE
PUTS THE WRITING ON THE WALL IN SOWETO: THE STRUGGLE FOR EDUCATION
CONTINUES!
A mural has been painted that depicts children struggle for equal
education 30 years ago and still today. Visible to the thousands
who pass the building every day, this mural goes further than just
commemorating the lives of children who campaigned for equal education
30 years ago. In stark contrast with other commemorations being
held today, this will be a reminder that the struggle to give every
child a relevant, quality education continues. Read
GCE's South Africa Press Release 15 June 2006