The Refugee Education Council (REC)
The REC ensures that refugees, displaced youth, and host communities have a meaningful voice in shaping global education policy.
The REC was established in February 2021 by the Government of Canada as part of its Together for Learning campaign, which aims to improve education for refugee and displaced youth. The REC is an advisory body made up of displaced learners, educators, and community leaders from around the world. It amplifies refugee voices in global education decision-making and provides direct input into policies and programs affecting children and youth in crisis contexts.
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From Displacement to Determination: A Rohingya Refugee Youth's Fight For a Future:
Read Enam's powerful blog published by the INEE to mark the Int’l Day of Education.
Int'l Day of Education Video:
This Int'l Day of Education, we share the voices of REC members - speaking about what education has meant to us and the challenges many refugee students still face.
World Teachers Day Video:
On World Teachers Day, we share the powerful words of Enam Uddin - a REC member and a Rohingya educator in Bangladesh. Watch Enam’s message and share support for teachers around the world.
When bombs steal classrooms but not our dreams
This article was written by the REC Inclusion Specialist in collaboration with World Vision Canada to mark the International Day to Protect Education from Attack on September 9.
Youth Manifesto by REC 2022
Learn more about REC’s mandate and goals. Meet our members and join us on social media.
REC Call for Action 2025
A youth-led policy document based on voices from 55 countries and 385 youth.
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