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COVID-19
Four ways refugees have kept their education going during lockdown
Around the world, refugees have been determined to ensure their education is not held up by COVID-19. Here are 4 ways students have kept their schools open.
Degree in Modern History, Milan State University, Italy. Over 18 years' experience in refugee and humanitarian work including 11 years managing humanitarian programmes worldwide for UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Expertise and interests: international relations, history, literature, art, films.
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