12 Mar 2024
A Concerted Stride Towards Gender Equality in Education
In this cross-posted blogpost, Arushi Terway summarizes a panel discussion with international experts on the challenges of gender equality in education, held at the GPE KIX EMAP Hub Education Policy and Innovation Conference (EPIC) 2023. Entrenched social norms and systemic barriers remain pervasive challenges to achieving gender equality in education; disparities in access, opportunities, and outcomes persist. Bridging... Read More
07 Mar 2024
Early Childhood Development is Intricately Linked to Women's Participation in Employment, Wellbeing and Social Capital
In Children in Crossfire’s early childhood development work in urban Dar es Salaam, increasingly it is becoming clear that working with children is necessary but not sufficient. We find that we must take a 2-Generation or whole family approach as it is a context in which women’s participation in employment, their wellbeing and social capital... Read More
06 Mar 2024
OHCHR - New Report on the Right to Participate in Science
We are glad to share with you the latest report of the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Ms. Alexandra Xanthaki, which focuses on “The right to participate in science”. Additionally, Dr. Moira V. Faul, Executive Director of NORRAG, participated in an expert consultation meeting. The report is not yet available in all UN... Read More
05 Mar 2024
NORRAG Partners and Members at CIES 2024
Find below some of NORRAG’s partners sessions at the 68th annual conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES). List of NORRAG Partners and Members Sessions: Protesting hegemonic definitions of quality education evidence: The case for a wider range of evidence Supporting education researchers in Africa: A new paradigm Fostering Agency and Resistance... Read More
Reception: NORRAG, UNESCO and the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education
NORRAG’s annual CIES Reception will take place on 13 March from 21:00–23:00 EST/Miami, highlighting our productive and collaborative relationships with UNESCO and the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education. Join us at CIES 2024 to network, learn more about our latest initiatives, including the next iteration of #TheSouthAlsoKnows global campaign, and hear from... Read More
29 Feb 2024
NORRAG book featured at the Book and Podcast Festival of the Geneva Graduate Institute
The book Systems Thinking in International Education and Development: Unlocking Learning for All? was featured at the Geneva Graduate Institute’s Book and Podcast festival on Friday 8 March 2024. This second edition of the festival highlighted books and podcasts that contribute to tackling the complexity of contemporary challenges. On the second day, the fourth book... Read More
29 Feb 2024
Reflections on What we Have Learned Since Completing the UNESCO Study on How to Improve the Use of Evidence in Education
NORRAG was commissioned by the UNESCO Education 2030 Section to provide research and recommendations on how to improve the use of evidence in education policy, practice and planning to support the newly established SDG4-Education 2030 High-Level Steering Committee (HLSC). In this blogpost three authors reflect on what they have learned in the intervening time since completing... Read More
28 Feb 2024
The UNESCO Teacher Task Force 14th Policy Dialogue
“Just as teachers support us all, it’s time to support teachers.” Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General After decades of neglect, the key role of teachers in education systems worldwide is now being recognised and valorised. On February 26-28, NORRAG participated in the 14th Policy Dialogue organised by the UNESCO Teacher Task Force (TTF) and hosted by South Africa... Read More
NORRAG at CIES 2024
NORRAG at CIES In March 2024, NORRAG will be taking part in the 68th annual conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) through different sessions. Stay tuned for more detailed information. List of NORRAG Sessions: Highlighted Session: Decolonising Development in Education: Rethinking, Reframing and Reimagining Possibilities A Systemic Approach to Policy Reform through... Read More
27 Feb 2024
Call for Contributions - NORRAG Policy Insights #05
In the lead up to the once-in-a-generation United Nations Summit of the Future, NORRAG is editing a collection of short pieces on meaningful youth engagement in United Nations and national or local governance processes. We believe it is essential that decision-makers listen to your invaluable perspectives as they determine how to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver... Read More