“The Darfur of children’s literacy”

Looming teacher shortages could prevent sub-Saharan Africa and the Arab States from achieving the goal of universal primary education. This is the conclusion of a new UNESCO report on global teacher demand and supply up to 2015. The report’s launch coincides with the international Education for All Week (24–30 April), which focuses on the theme “Every child needs a teacher.” Find details at UNESCO’s Education for All website.