DiscoverDoha Debates PodcastCourse Correction S3 Part IV: Pursuing Education
Course Correction S3 Part IV: Pursuing Education

Course Correction S3 Part IV: Pursuing Education

Update: 2022-04-123
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Jennifer Roberts, a senior education officer with UNHCR, talks to host Nelufar Hedayat about the 10 million refugee children worldwide who lack access to education, what it takes to educate displaced people and how some host countries are working to meet the challenge.

Next, Nelufar speaks with Dr. Saleema Rehman, an Afghan refugee who received her medical degree in Pakistan. Dr. Rehman talks about what it was like to attend school as a refugee and the pride she has now that she's able to give back to her community.

Finally, Nelufar speaks with Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett about her experiences as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador advocating for refugees. Blanchett explains that educating refugee children and young adults provides opportunities to be leaders in rebuilding their homelands while also benefiting their host countries.


Listener challenge

During this season of Course Correction, we're challenging you to reflect on different aspects of the refugee experience and share your thoughts with us.

For today’s episode: While not all of us have experience as a refugee, many of us know what it’s like to attend a new school. What’s something that a teacher said or did that made you feel welcome and accepted? How did that change your perception of the school? What are some tactics that could make it easier for newcomers to integrate into schools?

Please share with us via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or tweet directly to our host, Nelufar Hedayat.

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Course Correction S3 Part IV: Pursuing Education

Course Correction S3 Part IV: Pursuing Education

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