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Action week 2010 starts today

campaign for education 2010 action weekMore than 100 countries will be taking part in this year's Global Action Week from 19-25 April 2010, organised by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE). The theme is Financing Quality Public Education: A Right for All which is a vital part of making sure that children learn without fear. Plan will be supporting national GCE coalitions all over the world and encouraging people to take part.

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¡Semana de Acción 2010 empieza hoy!
 
Más de 100 países participarán este año en la Semana de Acción Mundial del 19 al 25 de abril de 2010, organizada por la Campaña Mundial por la Educación (CME). El tema es Financiar una Educación Pública de Calidad: un Derecho para Todos, lo que es un elemento vital para asegurar que los niños y las niñas aprendan sin miedo. Plan apoyará a las coaliciones CME nacionales en todo el mundo y animará a la gente a parti

La semaine d'action 2010 commence aujourd'hui!

Plus de 100 pays participeraont cette année à la semaine d'action du 19-25 Avril 2010, organisée pas la Campagne Globale pour l'Education (CGE). Le thème est celui de la qualité du financement de l'éducation publique: Un droit pour tous qui est un élément critique afin de s'assurer que les enfants apprennent sans peur. Plan soutient les coalitions nationales du CGE à travers le monde et encouragent les gens à y prendre part.

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When the school year started, my father refused to provide my school dues. Since I did not have textbooks, I was beaten in front of others and driven away from school for one week. I was very ashamed and thought of leaving school.

Girl, 10 years old, Cameroon