EAA calls for ‘education as a justice’ imperative in crisis-affected regions

Doha, Qatar: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, convened a high level panel at the Doha Forum...

Doha, Qatar: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, convened a high-level panel at the Doha Forum 2025 under the theme “Education as Justice in Times of Crisis,” issuing a global call to reframe education not as a development aspiration, but as a justice imperative, one that demands accountability, equitable financing, and the elevation of local leadership in crisis-affected regions.

Aligned with the Forum’s overarching theme, “Justice in Action – Beyond Promises to Progress,” the session brought together, government representatives and global institutions for an urgent discussion on how systemic inequities continue to undermine the rights of children and youth living through conflict, displacement, and protracted crises.

The panel featured a distinguished lineup of leaders and experts. Opening remarks were delivered by President of the Republic of Ghana H E John Dramani Mahama. The keynote address was delivered by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H E Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi.

Panelists included Syrian Minister for Social Affairs H E Hind Kabawat; Former First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf MSP, United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories; and Chief Executive Officer of Enabel, Jean Van Wetter.

The discussion segment was chaired by Strategic Partnerships Manager, Education Above All Foundation Dana Al-Anzy.