Authorities in Tanzania have expressed concern over the large numbers of pupils, mostly girls, who drop out of school because of pregnancy, teenage marriage, child labour or truancy. President Jakaya Kikwete said the number of primary school drop-outs rose to 44,742 in 2006 from 32,469 the previous year.

Human Rights First seeks a PROGRAM ASSISTANT in its Law & Security Program. Based in New York, the Program Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative, organizational, and communications support for the Law & Security Program. Managing the infrastructure of the Law & Security Program requires managing administrative and financial paperwork for the Program, photocopying, coordinating meetings for the entire Program and other duties explained on their website. Closing date: June 11, 2007.

The Education Coordinator will lead a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to the education of vulnerable children. S/he will develop an innovative curriculum for the children in Amani's non-formal education program (school at Amani), ensure that each child's education is prioritised in his/her care and follow-up, and make certain that consideration is given to each child's individual needs, interests, and abilities.

Uganda is one of the ‘highly indebted countries’ that had its debts cancelled after the Gleneagles G8 summit of 2005. It recently stepped up school spending - introducing free secondary education – but the future is looking doubtful, contends Collins Vumiria, for Panos.