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“China has always adhered to the principle of prioritizing education and made the promotion of equity and quality in education a national commitment.”

At the launch of the 2026 GEM Report, H.E. Huai Jinpeng, Minister of Education of China, highlighted the importance of ensuring that education supports both individual development and national progress.

As the world approaches the 2030 deadline for , understanding how countries have expanded access to education and reduced disparities is more important than ever.

The 2026 , ‘Access and equity: Countdown to 2030’, examines global progress over the past 25 years and draws lessons from 35 country case studies on the policies that have helped learners access education and succeed.

➡️ Explore the report: https://bit.ly/gemreport2026

On March 25, the 2026 launched the Countdown to 2030 series with a focus on access and equity in education.

📢 Now we want to hear from you!

Did the report help inform your work?
Were the messages, evidence and recommendations clear?
Did the launch event and online materials make the findings accessible and engaging?

Your feedback will help shape future GEM Report products, events and online tools as we continue tracking progress towards .

Because improving global education monitoring also means listening to those who use the data.
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Leaving no one behind means ensuring every refugee has access to education.
The good news is that recent years have seen progress in including immigrants and refugees in national education systems. But, despite progress, significant barriers remain.

offers 7 recommendations to improve refugee education:
✅ Protect the right to education for migrants and displaced people.
✅ Include migrants and displaced people in national education systems.
✅ Plan for the education needs of migrants and displaced people.
✅ Accurately represent migration histories to challenge prejudices.
✅ Prepare teachers to address diversity and hardship.
✅ Harness the potential of migrants and displaced people.
✅ Support the education needs of migrants and displaced people in humanitarian aid.

When refugees receive education, the entire community benefits.
Explore more on migration, displacement, and education: https://bit.ly/45A7yQh