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International Women’s Day, or IWD for short, was originally known as National Women’s Day and dates back to the 1908 protests by garment workers in New York City. Many women’s rights activists had rallied behind the idea and the first official celebration took place on March 19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Germany. In 1975 IWD became officially recognized by The United Nations as an annual event, with yearly themes set by the organization as focal points.

Here are facts and figures about what it takes to protect the right to education and what can be done to make sure all children have quality education.

Education is under crisis for over 200 million children globally. Michael Messenger talks with Yasmine Sheref, director of the UN’s Education Cannot Wait.

At World Vision, we’ve seen time and time again how generous acts can uplift and transform lives in beautiful ways. With the help of sponsorship, the needs of countless children across the world have been met. What’s more, our vision for all the world’s children can grow closer to reality.

The new Global Refugee Education Council will inform and strengthen the Government of Canada’s commitments to addressing the growing global displacement crisis.

The stories written by the Refugee Education Council of 2021 shed light on the lived experiences of displaced children and youth.

Poverty remains a serious threat to the lives and well-being of people globally. This article discusses the main causes of poverty plaguing the world today.

The new Global Refugee Education Council will inform and strengthen the Government of Canada’s commitments to addressing the growing global displacement crisis.

Education is an important part of life regardless of one’s gender, race, or social class. This article explains why and how education affects one’s future.

The International Day to Protect Education from Attack highlights statistics like 75 million 3-to-18-year-olds live in countries where education is being disrupted by violence.

Child poverty is complex. When a child lacks even one critical essential – clean water, nutritious food, education, healthcare or safe shelter – she is considered impoverished.

Child poverty is complex. When a child lacks even one critical essential – clean water, nutritious food, education, healthcare or safe shelter – she is considered impoverished.

We look back at the year that was and the stories you read most in 2020. Find out how they reflected our lives in a tough year.

On Universal Children's Day, find out why children's voices must be at the centre of policies and programs that affect them.

Making a reading corner in your home or classroom is as easy as A, B, C!

Families around the world are preparing for an uncertain return to school. Read about five innovative ways kids are going back to school around the globe.

A reminder of the why supporters of World Vision strive to improve the lives of children and families.

International Literacy Day is September 8. Literacy is a human right and transforms children's futures. What happens to a child's prospects when he or she is illiterate?

One young girl whose broken past inspired her bright future.

In a community where gang violence is prevalent, a chicken coop gives youth a chance to dream of a better future.