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International Day of Education - is Thailand doing enough?

  • Writer: Manushya Foundation
    Manushya Foundation
  • Jan 24, 2022
  • 2 min read


👩‍🎓 Yesterday, we celebrated the International Day of Education. ✨ At Manushya Foundation, we recognize the need for universal education not only as an important human right but also as an important means of achieving other human rights!


✊ Every human being has a right to education, regardless of their social or economic status, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other distinction that could disadvantage them. In reality, many groups in Thailand still struggle to get quality education! 🚨


➡️ LGBTIQ+ children and youth face discrimination at schools and especially transgender persons don't have access to adequate facilities (e.g. third-gender restrooms).


➡️ Khon Isaan children and youth are denied the use of their mother language - a Lao Isaan dialect - at schools in the name of 'Thainess' which has devastating effects on their culture.


➡️ The COVID-19 pandemic had a serious impact on children of migrant workers as many of them had to drop out of school to help earn money for their families or struggled to access their online classes.


➡️ Due to the lack of Thai citizenship, many indigenous peoples are excluded from access to public services, including education.


➡️ Inclusive education is still not achieved for persons with disabilities. While lack of specially qualified personnel remains a serious issue, some schools even refuse to enroll persons with disabilities!


➡️ Access to education is often difficult for children in the Southern Border Provinces. Children of insurgents are often stigmatized at school and older children sometimes drop out completely to financially support their families, especially in cases when the breadwinner of the family is detained.


❗This is not a country where the right to education has been achieved!


📍 During its 3rd UPR cycle, Thailand accepted 10 recommendations on the right to education, including education for LGBTIQ+ persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities and stateless persons. During its CERD Review, Thailand was also recommended to provide education and other public services to migrant workers and their families without discrimination. Thailand must implement all UPR recommendations and CERD Concluding Observations (which are also legally binding) concerning the right to education!


#WeAreManushyan - Equal Human Beings


✊ Join us in our call to the Thai government to ensure that every child and youth has access to quality education!


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👉 Does Thailand do enough to provide access to education for all? Let us know in the comments!




References

Manushya Foundation, Everything You Need to Know About #WhatsHappeningInThailand, (2021), available at: https://www.manushyafoundation.org/thailand-third-upr-cycle-factsheets

 
 
 

4 Comments


John
John
Jun 12

This is an eye-opening piece that truly brings attention to the educational disparities still present in many parts of the world. The emphasis on inclusive and equitable education for marginalized communities, particularly indigenous and stateless children, is commendable and urgently needed. Education must not remain a privilege but be recognized as a universal right.

In addition to basic education, it's crucial to consider the psychological and emotional development of students in underserved areas. This is where integrating mental well-being into curriculums and access to professional academic services like psychology assignment help becomes essential for higher-level learners. It empowers them to critically analyze social inequalities and propose evidence-based solutions.

Thank you for highlighting these important gaps in the Thai education system. Discussions…

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May 29

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Adam Stephens
Adam Stephens
Feb 07

Education is the foundation of progress, and this article raises important questions about Thailand's efforts in ensuring quality learning opportunities for all. Access to specialized education, including nursing and healthcare studies, is equally crucial for a well-prepared workforce. For students pursuing nursing, having the right academic support is essential. I highly recommend www.nursingpaper.com for professional assistance with nursing essays and research papers. Quality education leads to better healthcare!

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