UNESCO calls for global ban on smartphones in schools

A new UN report raised concerns on Wednesday about the excessive use of smartphones, calling for them to be banned in schools worldwide. According to the UN's education, science and culture agency UNESCO, the over-use of mobile phones impacts learning.

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UNESCO calls for global ban on smartphones in schools
UNESCO: 250 million children now out of school

UNESCO: 250 million children now out of school

18 Sep 2023

The number of children missing out on any schooling has increased by six million, bringing the total to 250 million, according to new figures released on Monday by the UN Education, Science, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

UNESCO: 250 million children now out of school

UNESCO: 250 million children now out of school

18 Sep 2023

The number of children missing out on any schooling has increased by six million, bringing the total to 250 million, according to new figures released on Monday by the UN Education, Science, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

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