Davos, May 23 (IPS) – Against a backdrop of ongoing social changes, education is becoming increasingly important for success in life. But with disasters, pandemics, armed conflicts, and political crises forcing children out of school, a future of success is often placed far out of reach.

The Takeaway: UN General Assembly debate Day 5
Lavrov issues call for new Eurasian ‘security architecture’
Cuba warns against ‘law of the jungle’ as Foreign Minister denounces US pressure
Saudi Arabia warns Gulf security inseparable from global stability amid regional tensions
Countries far from conflict paying the price for wars not their own, India tells UN
Canada urges stronger partnerships as global order faces ‘rupture’