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In Broken Chalk’s Press Releases page, here you will find the latest announcements and updates regarding our initiatives, projects, and events. We aim to keep our community informed about significant developments, collaborations, and achievements in our mission to improve education. Stay tuned for news that highlights our commitment to fostering dialogue and advancing educational equity and quality on a global scale.

Broken Chalk Condemns Escalation in Lebanon, Urges Protection of Children

Panashe ML Mlambo and The Journalism Department. Broken Chalk Condemns Escalation in Lebanon, Urges Protection of Children. Broken Chalk, an organisation dedicated to improving access to education, is deeply concerned

Broken Chalk’s Press Release on concerns regarding the proposed amendments to Iraqi personal status law No. 188 of 1959.

Panashe Mlambo and The Journalism Department. Broken Chalk is deeply concerned about the proposed amendments to the Iraqi Personal Status Law No. 188 of 1959 and appeals to the government

Broken Chalk’s Press Release on concerns regarding the proposed amendments to Iraqi personal status law No. 188 of 1959.

Panashe Mlambo and The Journalism Department. Broken Chalk is deeply concerned about the proposed amendments to the Iraqi Personal Status Law No. 188 of 1959 and appeals to the government

Broken Chalk’s Press Release on World Refugee Day 

Mamta Rao, Rieke Lahrsen Every year on June 20th, the world comes together to commemorate World Refugee Day – a day to raise awareness about the plight of refugees and

International Day for Countering Hate Speech

Written by Astrid Euwe Wyss and Panashe Marie Louise Mlambo  On 18 June, the world observes the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, established by the UN General Assembly in

Broken Chalk’s World Day Against Child Labour Press Release 

Panashe Marie Louise Mlambo, Mamta Rao   World Day Against Child Labour, annually on June 12th, was first launched in 2002 by the ILO to raise awareness and foster activism aimed

International Day of Living Together in Peace – May 16th

Written by Astrid Euwe Wyss and Panashe Marie Louise Mlambo  On 16 May, the world celebrates the International Day of Living Together in Peace, established by the UN General Assembly

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Written by Gianna Chen and Panashe Marie Louise Mlambo Established by UN General Assembly resolution 2142 (XXI) on 26 October 1966, 21 March marks the International Day for the Elimination

Press Release: International Cyber Censorship Day 2024

12th March 2024 Some governments use cyber censorship to suppress the right to freedom of speech. Cyber Censorship is an emergent issue that is evident to this day. Cyber Censorship

Press Release: International Women’s Day 2024

Shattering Stereotypes, Building Strength: Broken Chalk’s Stand Against Violence As the world marks International Women’s Day, Broken Chalk reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combating gender-based violence and dismantling the harmful

Advocating for Zero Discrimination in Education on United Nations Zero Discrimination Day

Written by Gianna Chen and Panashe Marie Louise Mlambo March 1 marks a significant day on the global calendar as the world commemorates United Nations Zero Discrimination Day. Led by

Broken Chalk calls for recognition of the importance of access to education in the mother language

Written by Luzi Maj Leonhardt, Dooyum Stephanie Tseke, Sara Rossomonte Today, on the International Day of the Mother Language, the acknowledgement and advancement of the mother language in education, and social