Thousands of Americans Mobilize for Action Week

Thousands of Americans joined up across the country to tell world leaders that education is a human right. From California to New York and Washington State to Alabama, students, educators and youth groups mobilized to give voice to the over 80 million children worldwide without access to education.

Students met with their members of Congress. Over 1,000 classrooms heard the stories of out-of-school children in developing countries. Hundreds of pieces of art about education as a human right arrived in Washington, D.C. An art exhibition on universal education was displayed in four prominent locations in the Nation's Capitol. Angelina Jolie spoke out on behalf of orphans and vulnerable children. Former child laborers brought their messages to U.S. leaders.

We've put together the highlights of Action Week below. Look at the slide shows. Watch the videos. And then, take action to support the 80 million out-of-school children around the world.
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Young People Visit Nearly 50 Congressional Offices in Washington, D.C.

About 60 students from across the country and ten international students travelled to Washington, DC to meet with nearly 50 Congressional offices about the importance of supporting universal education.

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Students Attend a Training Program on How to Advocate for Education Rights

RESULTS organized a training program for students about how to speak to congressional leaders about universal education. During the training, students practiced their "30 second and fifteen minute pitches" which were used later in the week on Capitol Hill.

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Former Child Laborers Speak at an Event on Capitol Hill

The International Center on Child Labor and Education organized an event in the Russell Senate building featuring three former child laborers who spoke about the importance of education. Representatives from the Global Campaign for Education, the International Labour Organization and the World Bank also spoke at the event.

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Artwork on Education as a Human Right Arrives from Across the Country

Hundreds of pieces of artwork on education as a human right were delivered to the nation's capitol and put on display during four separate events. The art was displayed in Washington, D.C. in four locations during Action Week: the Churchill Hotel, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Russell Senate Building on Capitol Hill, and the Center for American Progress.

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U.S. Global Campaign for Education Chair Speaks at Event with Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie launched "Global Action for Children" during a press event in Washington, D.C. Gene Sperling, Chair of the U.S. Global Campaign for Education, also spoke at the event.

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Council on Foreign Relations Hosts Students in Washington, D.C.

The Council on Foreign Relations hosted students for day two of the training on universal education during Global Education Action Week.

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PBS Wide Angle DVD "Back to School" Shown in 1,000 Classrooms in 40 States

Over 1,000 schools across the country in 40 states have received the PBS Wide Angle DVD, Back to School, to show students. This is a US Global Campaign for Education partnership with Channel Thirteen New York, PBS Wide Angle and the Council on Foreign Relations.
A limited supply remain.

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