Zina Zaharia

Guests Ritesh Shah, a senior lecturer from the University of Auckland, and Francine Menashy, an associate professor at the University of Toronto, tackle the complexities of education in emergencies. They delve into the impact of systemic racism on global education, revealing the superficiality of current anti-racism initiatives. The discussion critiques how organizations like UNESCO and UNICEF often evade meaningful dialogue on race. They also advocate for urgent structural reforms to address racial capitalism and highlight hopeful initiatives that promote equity in education.