Broken Chalk is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to addressing human rights violations in the education sector. It was established in October 2020. A multinational team of dedicated human rights advocates collaborates extensively on researching violations in every corner of the world.

Broken Chalk’s primary activities include removing obstacles to education, promoting peace and tranquillity in society through intercultural tolerance, preventing radicalism and polarisation, and eliminating educational opportunity gaps across different demographics.

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Mental Distress and Systematic Destruction: Gazan Schooling during Belligerent Invasions

Mental Distress and Systematic Destruction: Gazan Schooling during Belligerent Invasions

By Valeria Romano Introduction As the Palestinian genocide unfolds in front of our eyes, Palestinian people, scholars and journalists around the world reflect on the future of the nation. Israeli
Governmental policies for education in Argentina

Governmental policies for education in Argentina

Introduction Basic education in Argentina has a long history, marked by important legal milestones and public policies that have shaped the educational system. One of the fundamental pillars of this
Italy’s Education Reform: A Return to Tradition Awaiting Approval

Italy’s Education Reform: A Return to Tradition Awaiting Approval

By Beatrice Manicone The Italian Council of Minister following a proposition of Giorgia Meloni (the Prime Minister) and the Minister of Education and Merit Giuseppe Valditara, has discussed on January
Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Indigenous Children in Peru

Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Indigenous Children in Peru

By Maria Zarcos Gonzalez Peru’s rich culture is reflected by its incredibly diverse historical and linguistic heritage. 59 languages belonging to 11 or 12 distinct linguistic groups, with Quechua and
Barriers to Learning: Socioeconomic and Structural Issues in Tunisian Education

Barriers to Learning: Socioeconomic and Structural Issues in Tunisian Education

Written by Siti Hajar Auliannisa Overview   Tunisia, located in North Africa, has a rich historical and cultural heritage shaped by various influences over the centuries. Its strategic Mediterranean coastline
Saudi Arabia opens doors: expatriates on dependent visas now eligible to work in the education and health sector

Saudi Arabia opens doors: expatriates on dependent visas now eligible to work in the education and health sector

Written by Iasmina Stoian Introduction Saudi Arabia has reached a milestone in its ongoing economic and social development plan. A new policy has been adopted allowing expatriates on dependent visas
Mental Distress and Systematic Destruction: Gazan Schooling during Belligerent Invasions

Mental Distress and Systematic Destruction: Gazan Schooling during Belligerent Invasions

By Valeria Romano Introduction As the Palestinian genocide unfolds in front of our eyes, Palestinian people, scholars and journalists around the world reflect on the future of the nation. Israeli
Educational Challenges in Belarus: Behind the Iron Curtain: The Struggles of Belarusian Education

Educational Challenges in Belarus: Behind the Iron Curtain: The Struggles of Belarusian Education

Behind the Iron Curtain: The Struggles of Belarusian Education Written by Danylo Malchevskyi Broken Chalk, Amsterdam, 2024   Introduction and Context Image: Energy Intelligence (2023) How can a nation rich
Too Hot to Learn: How Climate Extremes Are Disrupting Education in India

Too Hot to Learn: How Climate Extremes Are Disrupting Education in India

Written by Shennara Lisapaly  Schools Close as Temperatures Continues to Rise In April 2025, as the summer season barely began, over 20 cities across North India reported temperatures above 42°C.
The Education Crisis on Qamea Island: A School Without Classrooms After Natural Disasters

The Education Crisis on Qamea Island: A School Without Classrooms After Natural Disasters

Written by Mene Van Heerden Introduction Natural disasters have a disastrous effect on children’s education. From 2016 onwards, the school in Dreketi village on Qamea Island, Fiji, has been in
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The Hengshui Model: Educational Alienation in the Context of Involution

Written By: Bowen Qi Introduction of the Hengshui Model The Hengshui Model, originally from Hengshui High School in Hebei Province, China, refers to an exam-oriented education system designed specifically for
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The Role of EdTech Startups in Transforming Education in Egypt 

Written by Iasmina Stoian  Education in Egypt has long faced numerous challenges, including overcrowded classrooms, insufficient resources, and outdated curricula. For decades, these obstacles have limited the quality and accessibility
Estonia’s Teacher Shortages: A Threat to Educational Excellence

Estonia’s Teacher Shortages: A Threat to Educational Excellence

Written by Siti Hajar Auliannisa Introduction Estonia has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, and it has adopted innovative approaches that prioritize equal access to high-quality education.
Educational Challenges in Cambodia

Educational Challenges in Cambodia

Written by Siti Hajar Auliannisa Introduction   Cambodia’s education system has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to considerable efforts by the Cambodian government and concerned stakeholders. In general education, there
Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools from the United Arab Emirates

Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools from the United Arab Emirates

Written by Iasmina Stoian Introduction The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a country of rapid development, with much advancement and prospective planning. It has emerged globally as a centre of
Family punishment in Turkey: The case of Melek İpek

Family punishment in Turkey: The case of Melek İpek

Written by Panashe Marie Louise Mlambo The recent arrest of Melek İpek, the 78-year-old mother of Akın İpek, a prominent Turkish businessman who has been purged from the country, has
Turkish authoritarianism continues to flout international law

Turkish authoritarianism continues to flout international law

The arrest of Orhan Artar, an internationally protected asylum seeker, highlights the growing trend of international repression practiced by Turkish leaders.   President Erdoğan has constructed a sophisticated apparatus of
Press Release: World Teachers’ Day 2025

Press Release: World Teachers’ Day 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Broken Chalk Statement on World Teacher’s Day By Leticia Cox  Press Release: World Teachers’ Day 2025 “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession” Broken Chalk Celebrates World Teachers’
Broken Chalk Statement on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 

Broken Chalk Statement on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Broken Chalk Statement on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons  By Leticia Cox    Date: 30 July 2025   A Global Silence: Confronting the Epidemic of Missing and Trafficked
Bridging the Gap: Broken Chalk Marks World Rural Development Day with a Call for Equal Education Access.

Bridging the Gap: Broken Chalk Marks World Rural Development Day with a Call for Equal Education Access.

PRESS RELEASE Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 16 July 2025 – On this World Rural Development Day, Broken Chalk reaffirms its unwavering commitment to closing the rural-urban divide in education. Bridging
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Education Monitor: Around The Globe between June 1st and June 51th, 2025 Edition

Broken Chalk proudly presents a new edition of “Education Monitor: Around the Globe” between June 1st and June 15th, 2025 Broken Chalk aims with this letter to increase public awareness of educational problems, challenges, and

Education Monitor Around The Globe

Who We Are

We aim to help people who faced human rights violations across the globe in the educational field.

what we do

We are aiming to be the voice of those who faced human rights violations at the scope of education in the world for them to overcome their challenges.

where we are

Where there is a violation of human rights on education.

What you can do

Inform us about human rights violations in your region, donate, write a letter, sign a petition, become our volunteer.