International Parliamentary Network for Education
@ipned.bsky.social
Mobilising political leadership to deliver inclusive and equitable quality education and learning opportunities for all. #SDG4
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Mobilising political leadership to ensure every child can learn has been central to our work in 2025 🌍
Leaders are taking action, like Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Education in 🇿🇦 who reaffirms her #LeadershipForLearning: go.ipned.org/3a66qm
Our work continues in 2026 to ensure #EveryChildLearns
Leaders are taking action, like Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Education in 🇿🇦 who reaffirms her #LeadershipForLearning: go.ipned.org/3a66qm
Our work continues in 2026 to ensure #EveryChildLearns
OPINION| A turning point for foundational learning – and a mandate for bold action -
By Siviwe Gwarube November marked a profound shift in global education diplomacy. From the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit held for the first time on African s ...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Mobilising political leadership to ensure every child can learn has been central to our work in 2025 🌍
Leaders are taking action, like Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Education in 🇿🇦 who reaffirms her #LeadershipForLearning: go.ipned.org/3a66qm
Our work continues in 2026 to ensure #EveryChildLearns
Leaders are taking action, like Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Education in 🇿🇦 who reaffirms her #LeadershipForLearning: go.ipned.org/3a66qm
Our work continues in 2026 to ensure #EveryChildLearns
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Sudhakar Keshavreddy, Member of Parliament of India, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Sudhakar Keshavreddy, Member of Parliament of India, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
December 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Sudhakar Keshavreddy, Member of Parliament of India, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Sudhakar Keshavreddy, Member of Parliament of India, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Hon Dick Oyugi Maungu, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Hon Dick Oyugi Maungu, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
December 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Hon Dick Oyugi Maungu, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Hon Dick Oyugi Maungu, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Bartoo Phylis Jepkemoi, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Bartoo Phylis Jepkemoi, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
December 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Bartoo Phylis Jepkemoi, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Bartoo Phylis Jepkemoi, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
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At the UN's #HumanRights Council, governments are considering a new treaty to make free education, from pre-primary through secondary, *every* child's right.
Listen to why child activists from around the world are supporting it.
#ChildRights #UNHRC
Listen to why child activists from around the world are supporting it.
#ChildRights #UNHRC
July 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
At the UN's #HumanRights Council, governments are considering a new treaty to make free education, from pre-primary through secondary, *every* child's right.
Listen to why child activists from around the world are supporting it.
#ChildRights #UNHRC
Listen to why child activists from around the world are supporting it.
#ChildRights #UNHRC
“It's time to strengthen the right to free education."
On #HumanRightsDay Hon. Conrad Sackey, #SierraLeone's Minister of Education sets out the case for a new human rights treaty on education in Modern Diplomacy. #HumanRightsDay #RightToEducation 👉 go.ipned.org/2tcvil
On #HumanRightsDay Hon. Conrad Sackey, #SierraLeone's Minister of Education sets out the case for a new human rights treaty on education in Modern Diplomacy. #HumanRightsDay #RightToEducation 👉 go.ipned.org/2tcvil
It’s time to strengthen the right to free education
A new human rights treaty which recognises pre-primary and secondary education as part of the right to education will help accelerate
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December 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“It's time to strengthen the right to free education."
On #HumanRightsDay Hon. Conrad Sackey, #SierraLeone's Minister of Education sets out the case for a new human rights treaty on education in Modern Diplomacy. #HumanRightsDay #RightToEducation 👉 go.ipned.org/2tcvil
On #HumanRightsDay Hon. Conrad Sackey, #SierraLeone's Minister of Education sets out the case for a new human rights treaty on education in Modern Diplomacy. #HumanRightsDay #RightToEducation 👉 go.ipned.org/2tcvil
This #HumanRightsDay, we're backing a new UN human rights treaty to strengthen the right to education.
It would enshrine the right to pre-primary and secondary education for every child. Find out more about the proposal and how we're asking MPs to help: go.ipned.org/gd4ds9
It would enshrine the right to pre-primary and secondary education for every child. Find out more about the proposal and how we're asking MPs to help: go.ipned.org/gd4ds9
Strengthening the right to education — International Parliamentary Network for Education
A new optional protocol makes clear that the right to free education includes the right to free pre-primary and secondary education.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
This #HumanRightsDay, we're backing a new UN human rights treaty to strengthen the right to education.
It would enshrine the right to pre-primary and secondary education for every child. Find out more about the proposal and how we're asking MPs to help: go.ipned.org/gd4ds9
It would enshrine the right to pre-primary and secondary education for every child. Find out more about the proposal and how we're asking MPs to help: go.ipned.org/gd4ds9
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Mary Emaase Otucho, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Mary Emaase Otucho, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
December 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Mary Emaase Otucho, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Mary Emaase Otucho, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya, has joined
@ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
Last week, in Kenya, IPNEd met with Education Committees in the Senate and National Assembly, with Usawa Agenda, to strengthen parliamentary action on foundational learning. 🇰🇪
👉 Read more about how Kenyan lawmakers are committing to improving learning: go.ipned.org/gpmq2x
#FoundationalLearning
👉 Read more about how Kenyan lawmakers are committing to improving learning: go.ipned.org/gpmq2x
#FoundationalLearning
Kenyan lawmakers commit to improving early learning outcomes — International Parliamentary Network for Education
At meetings with IPNEd’s Executive Director and senior staff, members of the Parliamentary Committees on Education in the Kenyan Senate and National Assembly agreed on the critical importance of drivi...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Last week, in Kenya, IPNEd met with Education Committees in the Senate and National Assembly, with Usawa Agenda, to strengthen parliamentary action on foundational learning. 🇰🇪
👉 Read more about how Kenyan lawmakers are committing to improving learning: go.ipned.org/gpmq2x
#FoundationalLearning
👉 Read more about how Kenyan lawmakers are committing to improving learning: go.ipned.org/gpmq2x
#FoundationalLearning
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Makame Hasnuu Abdulla, Member of the East African Legislative Assembly has joined International Parliamentary Network for Education.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Makame Hasnuu Abdulla, Member of the East African Legislative Assembly has joined International Parliamentary Network for Education.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
November 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Makame Hasnuu Abdulla, Member of the East African Legislative Assembly has joined International Parliamentary Network for Education.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Makame Hasnuu Abdulla, Member of the East African Legislative Assembly has joined International Parliamentary Network for Education.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Hesha Withanage, Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka, has joined @ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Hesha Withanage, Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka, has joined @ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Hesha Withanage, Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka, has joined @ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Hesha Withanage, Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka, has joined @ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
MPs warn UK education aid cuts threaten global stability. Debate highlights 83% drop in education ODA since 2016, risking classrooms & futures worldwide. APPG calls this a “false choice” vs defence & diplomacy.
Read more👉https://go.ipned.org/8af4xx
#PoliticalLeadershipForEducation
Read more👉https://go.ipned.org/8af4xx
#PoliticalLeadershipForEducation
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
MPs warn UK education aid cuts threaten global stability. Debate highlights 83% drop in education ODA since 2016, risking classrooms & futures worldwide. APPG calls this a “false choice” vs defence & diplomacy.
Read more👉https://go.ipned.org/8af4xx
#PoliticalLeadershipForEducation
Read more👉https://go.ipned.org/8af4xx
#PoliticalLeadershipForEducation
Political commitment to foundational learning is rising across Africa, but lasting progress needs broad societal support. IPNEd’s panel at ADEA Triennale, Ghana showcased how parliamentarians, CSOs & grassroots initiatives drive change.
Read more 👉https://go.ipned.org/8af4xx
#FoundationalLearning
Read more 👉https://go.ipned.org/8af4xx
#FoundationalLearning
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Political commitment to foundational learning is rising across Africa, but lasting progress needs broad societal support. IPNEd’s panel at ADEA Triennale, Ghana showcased how parliamentarians, CSOs & grassroots initiatives drive change.
Read more 👉https://go.ipned.org/8af4xx
#FoundationalLearning
Read more 👉https://go.ipned.org/8af4xx
#FoundationalLearning
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Alex Antonio Paredes Gonzales of the National Congress of the Republic of Peru, has joined @ipned.bsky.social .
¡Gracias por su #LiderazgoPolíticoParaLaEducación y bienvenidos a la Red!
We are delighted to announce that Alex Antonio Paredes Gonzales of the National Congress of the Republic of Peru, has joined @ipned.bsky.social .
¡Gracias por su #LiderazgoPolíticoParaLaEducación y bienvenidos a la Red!
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Alex Antonio Paredes Gonzales of the National Congress of the Republic of Peru, has joined @ipned.bsky.social .
¡Gracias por su #LiderazgoPolíticoParaLaEducación y bienvenidos a la Red!
We are delighted to announce that Alex Antonio Paredes Gonzales of the National Congress of the Republic of Peru, has joined @ipned.bsky.social .
¡Gracias por su #LiderazgoPolíticoParaLaEducación y bienvenidos a la Red!
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Istvan Hiller of the National Assembly of Hungary, has joined @ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Istvan Hiller of the National Assembly of Hungary, has joined @ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
📢NEW MEMBER
We are delighted to announce that Istvan Hiller of the National Assembly of Hungary, has joined @ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
We are delighted to announce that Istvan Hiller of the National Assembly of Hungary, has joined @ipned.bsky.social.
Thank you for your #PoliticalLeadershipForEducation and welcome to the Network!
"When I sat in that classroom and saw the magnitude of the challenge, it woke me up," shared Hon. Kamboni MP in Zambia. He calls on MPs worldwide to join his action for #FoundationalLearning.
Read his interview on the sidelines of the #ADEATriennale in Accra, Ghana: go.ipned.org/a79tvi
Read his interview on the sidelines of the #ADEATriennale in Accra, Ghana: go.ipned.org/a79tvi
Zambia: 'You Can't Build Without a Foundation' - MP's Fight for Every Zambian Child #ADEA2025
"Foundational learning, some time back - during my time - was well done," said Honorable Harry Kamboni, Member of Parliament for Kalomo Central in Southern Zambia. "But as we went on, it was neglected...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
"When I sat in that classroom and saw the magnitude of the challenge, it woke me up," shared Hon. Kamboni MP in Zambia. He calls on MPs worldwide to join his action for #FoundationalLearning.
Read his interview on the sidelines of the #ADEATriennale in Accra, Ghana: go.ipned.org/a79tvi
Read his interview on the sidelines of the #ADEATriennale in Accra, Ghana: go.ipned.org/a79tvi
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Thank you to everyone who attended today's event at the @ipuparliament.bsky.social Assembly #IPU151 in Geneva today!
Inspiring to hear from so many parliamentarians and other speakers on what lawmakers can do to protect #EducationInEmergencies. @ipned.bsky.social
Full report to follow!
Inspiring to hear from so many parliamentarians and other speakers on what lawmakers can do to protect #EducationInEmergencies. @ipned.bsky.social
Full report to follow!
October 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended today's event at the @ipuparliament.bsky.social Assembly #IPU151 in Geneva today!
Inspiring to hear from so many parliamentarians and other speakers on what lawmakers can do to protect #EducationInEmergencies. @ipned.bsky.social
Full report to follow!
Inspiring to hear from so many parliamentarians and other speakers on what lawmakers can do to protect #EducationInEmergencies. @ipned.bsky.social
Full report to follow!
Writing from the @ipuparliament.bsky.social Assembly in #Geneva, @folketinget.dk member Kris Skriver calls for renewed global solidarity in response to humanitarian crises & more support to ensure that children in emergencies receive an education. 👉 go.ipned.org/n718s5
#IP151 #EiE #SDG4
#IP151 #EiE #SDG4
October 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Writing from the @ipuparliament.bsky.social Assembly in #Geneva, @folketinget.dk member Kris Skriver calls for renewed global solidarity in response to humanitarian crises & more support to ensure that children in emergencies receive an education. 👉 go.ipned.org/n718s5
#IP151 #EiE #SDG4
#IP151 #EiE #SDG4
🇿🇲🎉 One of the first parliamentary inquiries into foundational learning in #Africa has been adopted unanimously in the Zambian National Assembly, by the Committee on #Education
"We are serious about ensuring all children learn," shared Chair Kamboni MP.
Read more here: go.ipned.org/8e3re2
"We are serious about ensuring all children learn," shared Chair Kamboni MP.
Read more here: go.ipned.org/8e3re2
Zambian parliament to investigate the state of foundational learning — International Parliamentary Network for Education
The Zambian Parliament’s Committee on Education will hold an inquiry into foundational learning. Adopted unanimously by the Zambian National Assembly’s multi-party committee on education, the inquiry...
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October 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🇿🇲🎉 One of the first parliamentary inquiries into foundational learning in #Africa has been adopted unanimously in the Zambian National Assembly, by the Committee on #Education
"We are serious about ensuring all children learn," shared Chair Kamboni MP.
Read more here: go.ipned.org/8e3re2
"We are serious about ensuring all children learn," shared Chair Kamboni MP.
Read more here: go.ipned.org/8e3re2
Political prioritisation of foundational learning is increasing in Zambia 🇿🇲
Last week, we joined Hon. Harry Kamboni MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, on a visit to his constituency to see a literacy and numeracy class in action 📚
Read more about the visit: go.ipned.org/13mvc4
Last week, we joined Hon. Harry Kamboni MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, on a visit to his constituency to see a literacy and numeracy class in action 📚
Read more about the visit: go.ipned.org/13mvc4
IPNEd joins MPs in Zambia to visit schools championing literacy and numeracy — International Parliamentary Network for Education
IPNEd joined Hon. Harry Kamboni MP to visit schools in his constituency, Kalomo Central, to see what’s being done to improve learning outcomes. The government are implementing the Catch-Up programm...
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September 29, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Political prioritisation of foundational learning is increasing in Zambia 🇿🇲
Last week, we joined Hon. Harry Kamboni MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, on a visit to his constituency to see a literacy and numeracy class in action 📚
Read more about the visit: go.ipned.org/13mvc4
Last week, we joined Hon. Harry Kamboni MP, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, on a visit to his constituency to see a literacy and numeracy class in action 📚
Read more about the visit: go.ipned.org/13mvc4
Driving public demand for #FoundationalLearning is essential to building #PoliticalCommitment to the issue.
🔊 A new toolkit by Prof Iqani at Stellenbosch University helps advocates do just that by outlining key strategies for effective campaigns.
🔗 Read more: go.ipned.org/akuhao
🔊 A new toolkit by Prof Iqani at Stellenbosch University helps advocates do just that by outlining key strategies for effective campaigns.
🔗 Read more: go.ipned.org/akuhao
Driving public demand for improved learning outcomes: A new communications toolkit — International Parliamentary Network for Education
Driving public demand for improved foundational learning outcomes is key to influencing policymakers and political leaders to enact systemic changes. This has historically not been easy. A new too...
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September 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Driving public demand for #FoundationalLearning is essential to building #PoliticalCommitment to the issue.
🔊 A new toolkit by Prof Iqani at Stellenbosch University helps advocates do just that by outlining key strategies for effective campaigns.
🔗 Read more: go.ipned.org/akuhao
🔊 A new toolkit by Prof Iqani at Stellenbosch University helps advocates do just that by outlining key strategies for effective campaigns.
🔗 Read more: go.ipned.org/akuhao
Writing in the @hindustan-times.bsky.social former UK Schools Minister, Sir Nick Gibb reflects on the Indian government's drive to improve early grade reading & math, & identifies two lessons for taking learning improvement to scale. #LearningChangesEverything
www.hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/k...
www.hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/k...
India: Improving learning outcomes is possible at scale
This article is authored by Sir Nick Gibb.
www.hindustantimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Writing in the @hindustan-times.bsky.social former UK Schools Minister, Sir Nick Gibb reflects on the Indian government's drive to improve early grade reading & math, & identifies two lessons for taking learning improvement to scale. #LearningChangesEverything
www.hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/k...
www.hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/k...
4 years after the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, it is the only place in the world where women & adolescent girls are banned from education.
IPNEd calls for renewed action in four areas to protect rights, including to education in Afghanistan.
👉http://go.ipned.org/abw5bs
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
IPNEd calls for renewed action in four areas to protect rights, including to education in Afghanistan.
👉http://go.ipned.org/abw5bs
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
August 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
4 years after the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, it is the only place in the world where women & adolescent girls are banned from education.
IPNEd calls for renewed action in four areas to protect rights, including to education in Afghanistan.
👉http://go.ipned.org/abw5bs
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
IPNEd calls for renewed action in four areas to protect rights, including to education in Afghanistan.
👉http://go.ipned.org/abw5bs
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
The Taliban’s ban on female education includes medical training. With restrictions on the treatment of women by male doctors, this adversely impacts women’s health.
Read about a female student’s plea to return to nursing school.
👉 go.ipned.org/0rh9s5
@who.int @hrw.org
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
Read about a female student’s plea to return to nursing school.
👉 go.ipned.org/0rh9s5
@who.int @hrw.org
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
August 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The Taliban’s ban on female education includes medical training. With restrictions on the treatment of women by male doctors, this adversely impacts women’s health.
Read about a female student’s plea to return to nursing school.
👉 go.ipned.org/0rh9s5
@who.int @hrw.org
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
Read about a female student’s plea to return to nursing school.
👉 go.ipned.org/0rh9s5
@who.int @hrw.org
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
In advance of the 4th anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, former member of the Afghan national assembly, @mariamistan.bsky.social, talks about the ongoing violation of women's & girls' rights, including education.
👉 go.ipned.org/izf7x6
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
@ipuparliament.bsky.social
👉 go.ipned.org/izf7x6
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
@ipuparliament.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In advance of the 4th anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, former member of the Afghan national assembly, @mariamistan.bsky.social, talks about the ongoing violation of women's & girls' rights, including education.
👉 go.ipned.org/izf7x6
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
@ipuparliament.bsky.social
👉 go.ipned.org/izf7x6
#LetAfghanGirlsLearn
@ipuparliament.bsky.social