Vayaliparampil, Mary; (2023) Educating students in the gender-conflict-COVID-19 intersection. Education and Conflict Review , 4 pp. 45-54.

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This paper presents findings from a single case study that examined the impact of COVID-19 on the education of female university students from conflict-affected contexts. The study examined a university’s experience in addressing the educational needs of students during the 2020 national lockdowns. The paper draws from semi-structured interviews conducted with students from both conflict-affected and stable contexts, faculty members, and university administrators (n=20). The study found that university closures compelled students from conflict-affected countries to return home, where they suffered from not only poorer access to learning resources but also from the risk of violence. The study concludes that, in addition to the disruption of classroom instruction faced by all students, female students from conflict-affected contexts are likely to be further disadvantaged due to their insecure home environments. The paper hence highlights the need for the education in emergencies community to develop strategies to address the security risks girls are likely to face at home during school closures.

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