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What's happening in 2008: 1st May - Daily Times - Pakistan Free education is obligation of state' The emphasis was made during a seminar on "Quality Education for All: End Exclusion Now" by Pakistan Coalition for Education (PEC) at a local hotel. ... 29th April - The News - Pakistan Government urged to increase education budget ... campaign in six districts of NWFP through its Child Rights Committees (CRCs). The theme of the Week for this year is, "Quality Education to End Exclusion." 28th April - The News - Pakistan Revamping education for all By M Sharif Pakistan is facing multiple socio-economic problems that can be best addressed by revamping the existing educational system in the country. ... The World's Biggest Lesson in Pakistan will take place in 40 districts with politicians joining schools and local community groups to be part of the lesson. The Coalition has produced education materials with education for all messages to be handed out to politicians and parents and media organisations. There will be public rallies, walks and seminars at district, provincial and national level . For more information on plans in Pakistan please click here. Media Coverage: 27th April - The Post - Pakistan 27th April - The News - Pakistan Real democracy can be achieved only through education: PCE Photos:
What happened in 2007? Throughout the week the Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE) organised seminars, press conferences, public walks and a human chain to shed light on Education Rights, across 45 districts. More than 10,000 signatures were collected from people demanding 'Free Good Quality Education'. Posters in Urdu advertised Action Week and more than 50,000 people became aware of the Action Week theme Education as a Basic Human Right. Policy makers, public representatives and key officials attended the events, including Provincial Education Minister, Imran Masood who demonstrated commitment and the Education State Minister, Anisa Zeb Tahirkheli who led a walk through Islamabad. Progress is urgently needed in Pakistan, where only 53% of the population is literate. In demand of action now, campaigners formed a human chain outside the Parliament House, and people marched in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi.  2008 Report Card PDF
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