As early as the end of next september, a secular charter will be displayed in all public schools of the country. « Everyone is free to express his\ her own views, but not to contest teaching contents nor to skip a lesson for religious beliefs, the Minister of Education, Vincent Peillon, said. This secular charter will precede another measure previously announced by the Minister : an introduction to one hour of secular morality for school children and high school students.
The second summer university of high school and vocational training teachers union (Snapest) was held in Jijel from the 17th to the 20th of august. The main theme focused on « Solidarity with people in struggle ». But discussions on the issue regarding « quality education through out the world » will continue on the fifth of october in Paris and New York, as suggested by Education International.
Due to a lack of space, nearly 6 000 disabled children will be forced to stay at home at the beginning of school year 2013 – and this is most likely the tip of the iceberg only.
In a progress report issued in July 2012 (PDF), senators Claire-Lise Campion and Isabelle Debré have estimated that nearly 20 000 disabled children subject to compulsory education are not attending school.
« Too Young to wed » is a shocking photo exhibition about forced marriages of young girls. This multi-media campaign includes documentary photography and videos.
« It is estimated that every year in the world 14 millions of young girls under 18 years of age are married without their consent. There is no escape even for boys although they are much less affected than girls. » (1)