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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Barriers to education for girls and children with disabilities in Somalia

Barriers to education for girls and children with disabilities in Somalia

Written by Pina Bontius Introduction Somalia has a variety of issues among its education sector, one of which is equality of education. While enrollment rates and expected time in school
Estonia’s Teacher Shortages: A Threat to Educational Excellence

Estonia’s Teacher Shortages: A Threat to Educational Excellence

Photo by Christina Morillo from www.pexels.com Written by Siti Hajar Auliannisa Introduction   Estonia has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, and it has adopted innovative approaches
BROKEN CHALK REPORT – GLOBAL BACKLASH AGAINST WOMEN’S RIGHTS: ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN MEANS HALTING FGM – 05/12/2025, OXFORD AN INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM ON ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH

BROKEN CHALK REPORT – GLOBAL BACKLASH AGAINST WOMEN’S RIGHTS: ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN MEANS HALTING FGM – 05/12/2025, OXFORD AN INTERNATIONAL COLLOQUIUM ON ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH

Written by Matilde Ferrante On the 5th of December 2025, Broken Chalk had the opportunity to join a crucial event on the topic of halting FGM/C, meeting with some of
Colonial Relics in Tunisian Education

Colonial Relics in Tunisian Education

Written by Valeria Romano INTRODUCTION Education has a specific function in nation-building. Standardized education leads to the homogenization of representations and reasoning, creating a procrustean-minded population[i]. Education is the first
Provocările educaționale în Portugalia: Provocările atenuării inegalităților socio-economice

Provocările educaționale în Portugalia: Provocările atenuării inegalităților socio-economice

Scris de Agnes Amaral Tradus de Iasmina Stoian Introducere La sfârșitul anilor 1990, discuția privind educația în Portugalia se concentra pe necesitatea unei școli pentru toți, ceea ce implica trecerea
Educational Challenges in the Falkland Islands: Isolated & Unique Challenges

Educational Challenges in the Falkland Islands: Isolated & Unique Challenges

Written by Astrid Euwe Wyss Introduction   Can you imagine if your neighborhood could all fit into one building? The Falkland Islands are such a sparsely populated territory that the
Educational Challenges in the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean

Educational Challenges in the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean

Written by : Natacha Harewood Abstract This report examines the educational challenges faced by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean, focusing on Sint Maarten, Aruba, and Curacao. Key
Guadeloupe educational challenges

Guadeloupe educational challenges

Written by Natacha Daniel Introduction Addressing current educational difficulties is critical in the quest of sustainable development. Through the prism of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this paper throws light
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.

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.

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