Children

This article draws on an episode of EENET’s podcast, Inclusive Education: Unheard Stories in which we interviewed Mohammed. He reflects on his own education in Gaza and how Israel’s illegal occupation, oppressive colonial policies, blockade of the territory, and now relentless bombardment have affected the education system.

The article discusses the cost of targeting Palestinian children in Gaza in the context of the 2023 invasion of Gaza, while putting it in the context of decade-long occupation and dispossession.

If revived, the PLO would need to fund and oversee Palestinian education to minimize division and promote liberation. It should empower unions and departments to ensure quality education reflecting Palestinian identity. Revitalizing student and teacher unions can foster inclusive initiatives. Standardized curricula across locations of Palestinian residence can promote unity despite unique experiences. However, political obstacles like donor influence and refugee host regimes may hinder Palestinian curricula. Overall, PLO revival offers opportunities to improve education, infrastructure, and content for Palestinians, but challenges remain.

This article explores the implication of erruption of a Palestinian uprising on education, including funding, quality, infrastructure and content.

The article argues that simply prohibiting child labor is not an effective strategy for protecting children. It contends that many children work out of necessity to support their families, so banning child labor only pushes it underground and makes it more dangerous. The article advocates for empowering and protecting working children rather than simply prohibiting child labor.