شبكة المعلومات العربية التربوية

This paper reviewed the various international conventions, declarations and agreements relating to the topic of children and their right to quality education. These documents were used as a foundation for researching the potential causes of why it has become a major challenge for numerous countries around the world to ensure that each child has access to and receives a quality primary education. The final portion of this paper examines what types of action and progress are being made by the leaders in this field, but also highlights what still needs to be done. To demonstrate the harsh reality, the Syrian Arab Republic was used as a reference point throughout the analysis section of this paper. The Syrian Arab Republic provides an extreme case as it is experiencing major conflict, lacks resources and a stable government, and it is a developing nation. Ultimately the paper will look towards the future in suggesting that radical change can assist in helping countries to make access to quality education their top priority. (Author’s abstract)