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Press Releases

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’s Press On Release Deepening a Culture of Social Justice and Human Rights in South Africa

Leticia Cox / Broken Chalk Media Department Durban—On this significant day, Broken Chalk joins the global community in celebrating South Africa’s Human Rights Day, which honors the nation’s hard-fought struggles

Broken Chalk Calls for Urgent Global Action to Protect Education in the DRC

Statement by Panashe Mlambo, Department Head of Research and Journalism Education is every child’s right, yet for millions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it remains a distant
Children in classroom with food

Press Release: International Day for Education

On the 24th of January, the world celebrates the importance of education for peace and development with the International Day of Education. In light of this celebration, Broken Chalk reiterates

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