Jean Gough

Urgent action is required to protect the learning of all South Asian children

School closures in South Asia are threatening the futures of millions of children—and the most marginalised are paying the heaviest price. Governments must prioritise the safe reopening of schools and seize the opportunity to build education back better.

3y ago

As humanitarian crises escalate, so does child marriage

Mona’s village was located in the far west of Nepal when the devastating 2015 earthquake struck.

3y ago

We need to roll up our sleeves for South Asia’s children and we need to do it now

Thease situations never cease to impress and move me: a girl who has never had the chance to go to school before, deep in concentration, learning how to bend and twist a shape drawn on paper into a word.

4y ago

Toxic air is harming our children with every breath that they take

We need to see cleaner, renewable sources of energy and we need better waste management to prevent open burning of harmful chemicals...We cannot let children breath toxic air. Speaking up for one's children is a first step.

5y ago
November 14, 2020
November 14, 2020

Urgent action is required to protect the learning of all South Asian children

School closures in South Asia are threatening the futures of millions of children—and the most marginalised are paying the heaviest price. Governments must prioritise the safe reopening of schools and seize the opportunity to build education back better.

October 10, 2020
October 10, 2020

As humanitarian crises escalate, so does child marriage

Mona’s village was located in the far west of Nepal when the devastating 2015 earthquake struck.

June 17, 2019
June 17, 2019

We need to roll up our sleeves for South Asia’s children and we need to do it now

Thease situations never cease to impress and move me: a girl who has never had the chance to go to school before, deep in concentration, learning how to bend and twist a shape drawn on paper into a word.

January 29, 2019
January 29, 2019

Toxic air is harming our children with every breath that they take

We need to see cleaner, renewable sources of energy and we need better waste management to prevent open burning of harmful chemicals...We cannot let children breath toxic air. Speaking up for one's children is a first step.

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