The Steering Committee ongoingly issues statements and policy papers as well as ad-hoc reactions to developments in and around education as well as formal and informal international decision making spaces.
Policies and Statements
Escalating Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Global Student Forum (GSF) is deeply concerned by the escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in the country's eastern regions, and the potential threat of open conflict with Rwanda. Amidst this turmoil, following the...
Mass Abduction of Students in Nigeria
The Global Student Forum (GSF) expresses its profound concern and alarm over the recent mass abduction of 275 pupils from a school in northwestern Nigeria, a tragic event that starkly highlights the escalating crisis impacting educational institutions in the region....
New Publication: Higher Education for Refugees
In an era where education determines future prospects more than ever, the Global Student Forum stands firm in its belief: Education is not just a privilege, it's a fundamental human right. This conviction is the cornerstone of our latest initiative, advocating for the...
Empowering Youth and Students as Partners for Climate Justice in Education
Global youth and student representatives gathered in Copenhagen last month from 3rd – 5th October to mobilise a collective call for action to deliver on education for climate justice. Organised by Global Student Forum and funded by Oxfam Denmark, the group of 25 youth...
Students Abroad Must Not Live in Fear of Being Killed
Statement on the Death of Ikem The Global Student Forum stands in solidarity with the National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-D) in condemning the brutal killing of exchange student Chibuikem Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, among friends, Ikem. This act in...
Statement on the Israel-Gaza Crisis
The GSF is gravely concerned by the devastating human suffering and destruction of educational institutions in the Middle East over the past few weeks. We send our unequivocal solidarity with all those affected by the escalating violence.
Invitation of Feedback: Principles for Implementing the Right of Academic Freedom
IN 2020, the UN special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression issued a report summarizing the protection of academic freedom under international law. A Working Group on Academic Freedom (WGAF), with the...
Building a Global Culture of Quality: The Role of Students in QA
A Joint Webinar by the Global Student Forum and INQAAHE The recognition that student voices are critical in shaping higher education is gaining momentum and is rippling around the world. The active engagement of students in higher education quality assurance is...
Communiqué – United Nations Youth Office
Involving more than 300 elected delegates from around 100 countries in the scope of four continental and one global consultation, we have adopted a common vision and aggregated our concerns and aspirations for the UN Youth Office.