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A young returnee attending school in Vientiane province, Lao People's Democratic Republic. © UNHCR/L.Taylor
Refugees and Education
In the midst of conflict, education is often seen as a luxury for refugees who are also struggling for food and shelter. But education is not a luxury. It is a basic right, one that is vital in restoring hope and dignity to people driven from their homes, a tool to help them get back on their feet and build a better future.
Ensuring access to basic education is our first priority, and UNHCR provides this in all phases of operations such as care and maintenance, local settlement and integration, repatriation and even emergencies.
Recognising that education is pushed to the margin, especially during emergencies, UNHCR was involved in the creation of INEE (Inter–Agency Network for Education in Emergencies) and remains actively involved.
In the midst of conflict, education is often seen as a luxury for refugees who are also struggling for food and shelter. But education is not a luxury. It is a basic right, one that is vital in restoring hope and dignity to people driven from their homes, a tool to help them get back on their feet and build a better future.
Ensuring access to basic education is our first priority, and UNHCR provides this in all phases of operations such as care and maintenance, local settlement and integration, repatriation and even emergencies.
Recognising that education is pushed to the margin, especially during emergencies, UNHCR was involved in the creation of INEE (Inter–Agency Network for Education in Emergencies) and remains actively involved.
Learning for a Future
A UNHCR publication on refugee education in developing countries.
Education Field Guidelines
Translating UNHCR's education policies and commitments to action on the ground.
Refugee Education Statistics
A UNHCR report on refugee education indicators for 2003. Includes education indicators and gap analysis covering 118 refugee camps in 23 asylum countries.
INSPIRE
Innovative Strategic Partnerships In Refugee Education
World Day Against Child Labour 2008
Education is vital in restoring hope and dignity to people driven from their homes. It is the solution promoted on World Day Against Child Labour 2008 (external link, new window).
UNHCR Education Strategy 2007-2009
Policy, challenges and objectives
Safe Schools and Learning Environment
UNHCR Guide on how to prevent and respond to violence in refugee schools
UNHCR Education Standards and Indicators Handbook 2006
Africa Newsletter
Published by the UNHCR Africa Bureau, third quarter 2006. Highlight on education for refugees in Africa.
INEE
A network of practionners and policy makers promoting access to quality education for all persons affected by crisis.
Scholarship Programmes
The DAFI and Houphouet-Boigny scholarships.
Peace Education
Constructive, non–violent behaviour skills for refugee and returnee communities.
Minimum standards for education in emergencies, chronic crises and early reconstruction
Published by the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE), 2004 (pdf file, 440Kb)