Even in Chaos: Education in Times of Emergency

by Kevin M. Cahill (Editor), H. E. Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann (Foreword by)

Overview

Children have a fundamental right to education, and to the protection that schools uniquely provide in the chaos that characterizes life for refugees and internally displaced persons. This book is grounded in the personal experiences of children, aid workers, and national leaders involved in post-conflict resolution. Experts from many troubled parts of the world consider the scope of the problem, as well as the tools needed to address the crisis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780823231973
Publisher:	Fordham University Press
Publication date:	05/07/2010
Series:	International Humanitarian Affairs
Edition description:	3
Pages:	330
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Kevin M. Cahill, M.D., is University Professor and Director of Fordham University's Institute for International Humanitarian Affairs and President of The Center for International Humanitarian Cooperation in New York City. He has also served as Chief Adviser for Humanitarian and Public Health issues for successive Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly.

Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann was president of the Sixty-Third Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Editorial Reviews

Even in Chaos should be required reading for everyone concerned about the desperate plight of too many children in the world. As many voices in this book remind us, education is our most powerful weapon in this war.

Tom Brokaw

I have done voluntary work for UNICEF and other UN agencies during military conflicts and afterwards. I found this book enthralling reading –a hands on fresh account and examination of both achievements and on-going mistakes. Children’s education has always been a passion of mine. A huge thanks to all the writers and especially to Doctor Cahill."“

Vanessa Redgrave

I thank Dr. Cahill for bringing together the important contributions to this book and am confident that it will make us feel strong and more prepared in our commitment to better protect our learners, their teachers and all those involved in the delivery of their right to education. I believe these efforts have enabled us to make progress toward these important goals and see increasing awareness of right to education in emergencies as part of the legacy of my Presidency.

President of the Sixty-third Session of the United Nations General Assembly, from the foreword - H.E. Miguel D’Escoto Brockmann

Even in Chaos should be required reading for everyone concerned about the desperate plight of too many children in the world. As many voices in this book remind us, education is our most powerful weapon in this war.-Tom Brokaw

I have done voluntary work for UNICEF and other UN agencies during military conflicts and afterwards. I found this book enthralling reading -a hands on fresh account and examination of both achievements and on-going mistakes. Children's education has always been a passion of mine. A huge thanks to all the writers and especially to Doctor Cahill." -Vanessa Redgrave I thank Dr. Cahill for bringing together the important contributions to this book and am confident that it will make us feel strong and more prepared in our commitment to better protect our learners, their teachers and all those involved in the delivery of their right to education. I believe these efforts have enabled us to make progress toward these important goals and see increasing awareness of right to education in emergencies as part of the legacy of my Presidency. -H.E. Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann

"Cahill has edited a very important book that should alert citizens and experts alike to the fundamental role education plays in the recovery from mass violence and in its prevention and migration. . . Recommended."-Choice

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