New UN agreement expands higher education opportunities for displaced persons

Source: un.org Posted By: Johnnie R...4035 days ago

An agreement between the United Nations refugee agency and the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) announced today will allow forcibly displaced persons in various African countries to pursue higher education through online and on-site courses.

“Ensuring access to education is a universal right and a priority for UNHCR in all of its operations,” said the Director of International Protection for the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Volker Türk. “Education is a continuum. In addition....

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