The ripple effects of the Iran war could threaten education for millions of kids around the world

Unlike outright school closures during COVID-19, the Iran war’s impact on education is less visible. But it is falling first and hardest on the poorest families. Soaring fuel prices are making it more expensive for children and teachers to get to school, and for governments to fund education as national budgets come under strain.

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Syria to accredit Rojava academic certificates amid education system integration

So far, 38,000 Rojava-based teachers who previously worked under the Kurdish-led administration have been integrated into state institutions, the Syrian education ministry said.

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Iraq to open university education centers inside Abu Ghraib prison

Iraq's justice ministry plans to open university education centers inside Baghdad’s notorious Abu Ghraib Prison as part of efforts to expand rehabilitation programs and allow inmates to continue their academic education.

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University of Sulaimani achieves high worldwide ranking

Founded in 1968, the University of Sulaimani is one of the biggest public universities in the Kurdistan Region and the first in Iraq to achieve the rating.

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Iraq, Kurdistan Region begin new academic year

Millions of students took to their schools as bells rang across Iraq, marking the new 2025-2026 school year, to begin a new chapter in their academic journey. 

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Kurdistan Foundation holds final round of students’ debate championship

The final round of the 'Kurdistan Debate' debating competition is being held on Monday, with four teams remaining in the competition that has featured debates in Kurdish and English relating to topics such as AI and mass media. The Kurdistan Region’s Education Minister Alan Hama Saeed hailed the Foundation's efforts as "very important" and urged further investment in such initiatives.

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Iraqi government announces completion of 670 schools to rebuild educational infrastructure

The Iraqi government on Friday announced the completion of the construction of 670 schools out of 1,000 across Iraq, with the remaining ones scheduled to be finished by the end of this year

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Iraq’s Sudani inaugurates schools for orphans, stresses psychological support

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani launched three new schools in Baghdad and Maysan provinces as part of a nationwide initiative to establish 25 Farah Model Schools for orphans.

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Iraqi Ministry and Huawei partner to advance education

The Ministry of Higher Education in Iraq partners with Huawei to advance ICT education.

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