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.

News

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Navigating Educational Challenges in Tunisia: A Roadmap for Reform

Written by Veronica Grazzi   Tunisia gained independence from French colonial rule in 1956, marking the beginning of its modern era. Since then, the country has undergone significant social, economic,
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Child Poverty in Tonga

Written by Panashe Marie Louise Mlambo The Kingdom of Tonga is divided into four island groups and consists of some 170 islands, with only 36 Islands inhabited in the Polynesian
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The Impact of the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza on Educational Rights

Written by Alessia Bruni The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to disrupt the lives of many residents severely, specifically affecting the educational rights of Palestinian children. The right to education
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The lack of adequate education due to poverty in South Africa

    Written by Alessia Bruni The right to quality education is a fundamental right. However, in South Africa, numerous children encounter substantial obstacles in obtaining adequate education due to
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Anti-scamming Louise Housing tips

Written by Panashe Mlambo – Housing shortage in the Netherlands leads to increased competition and rental scams. Tips to avoid housing and rental scams1: Ø Beware of deals that seem
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Educational Difficulties for ex-pats in the Netherlands

Educational Difficulties for ex-pats in the Netherlands Written by Alessia Bruni The Netherlands stands as a popular destination for expatriates due to the many advantages the country has to offer.
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EDUCATION MONITOR AROUND TEAM LEAD OPINION PIECE

Written by Panashe MlamboIn recent years, several European countries, including Finland, Poland, France, England, the Netherlands, and Sweden, have begun to recognize the impact of unrestricted mobile phone use in
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South Korea’s Suneung: one of the hardest exams in the world

Written by Asiia Kilmukhametova  Several countries have implemented standardised exams, typically taken during the students’ final school years. The SAT in the USA, A-levels in the UK, Suneung in Korea,
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Education Monitor: Around The Globe between December 16st and December 30th, 2024 Edition

Broken Chalk proudly presents a new edition of “Education Monitor: Around the Globe” between December 16st and December 31st, 2024. Broken Chalk aims with this letter to increase public awareness of  Educational
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Governmental Policies For Education In Bolivia 

Written by Pedro Fonseca Introduction  One of the particularities when analysing the Plurinational State of Bolivia is the state configuration that reflects the cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of the
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Beyond the Shadows of the Dark Web Playground: Online Child Trafficking

Written by Leticia Cox Human trafficking, particularly targeting young kids via online platforms, is an increasingly disturbing issue worldwide. With the growth of the internet and social media, traffickers have
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The Impact of the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza on Educational Rights

Written by Alessia Bruni  The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to disrupt the lives of many residents severely, specifically affecting the educational rights of Palestinian children. The right to education
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Housing challenges for international students in the Netherlands (in comparison to Dutch students)

The Netherlands has major challenges in the housing market, mainly because of scarcity. Finding affordable and decent accommodation can be a struggle, especially when not native to the language or
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The Right to Education Act in India: Success and Challenges in Implementation

By Mahnoor Ali The Right to Education (RTE) Act, officially known as the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act is a landmark piece of legislation in India
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Education Monitor: Around The Globe between December 1st and December 15th, 2024 Edition

Broken Chalk proudly presents a new edition of “Education Monitor: Around the Globe” between December 1st and December 15th, 2024. Broken Chalk aims with this letter to increase public awareness of  Educational
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Ethiopia’s Education Problem: 96% of students fail final school exam 

Written by Zoë Alford Hundreds of thousands of students are left without the opportunity for higher education due to a massive educational crisis currently facing Ethiopia. Out of the 3,106
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EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES IN THE CARRIBEAN NETHERLANDS

BY Sterre Krijnen Every student counts! In 2011, this slogan was the starting shot of the Caribbean and European Netherlands’ combined efforts to achieve educational equity and raise the quality
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Ensuring Equal Access to Education: Addressing Socioeconomic Disparities in Albanian Schools 

Written by Iris Karoli  In Albania, access to education remains unequal due to a complex interplay of social and economic factors. Despite strides since the end of communist rule, disparities
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Russian Education System: Lessons in Indoctrination

Written by Uilson Jones The power of education is often repeated time and time again, turning it into a rather dry bit of cliché. However, the phraseology of just how
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Education Monitor: Around The Globe between November 16th and November 30th, 2024 Edition

Broken Chalk proudly presents a new edition of “Education Monitor: Around the Globe” between November 16th and November 30th, 2024. Broken Chalk aims with this letter to increase public awareness of  Educational
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Education Monitor: Around The Globe between November 1st and November 15th, 2024 Edition

Broken Chalk proudly presents a new edition of “Education Monitor: Around the Globe” between November 1st and November 15th, 2024. Broken Chalk aims with this letter to increase public awareness of  Educational

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.