This report surveys children’s literature in the Arab Republic of Egypt and the promotion of child literacy. The survey examines the promotion of children’s literature through various axis;; including official state policies;; the role of the private sector;; and the role of institutions and national programs in promoting child literacy. The report also examines Egypt’s childhood education system;; the quality and distribution of public libraries throughout Egypt;; and the nature of the publishing industry. Finally;; this report makes a number of recommendations which aim to further promote literacy among children in Egypt.

This report concerns the results of a survey on children’s literature and the promotion of reading in Palestine as represented by the West Bank and the Gaze Sector. Emphasis is placed on a number of axes regarding children’s literature;; including policies and legislation;; programs and institutions;; libraries;; elementary schools and universities;; and the publishing and distribution of children’s books. Upon analysis of the state of children’s literature in Palestine;; this report identifies certain trends regarding child culture. It also identifies a number of problems facing the promotion of reading among children;; including financial constraints;; the quality and availability of libraries;; and the overarching challenges influenced by Israel occupation.

This report concerns the results of a survey on children’s literature and the promotion of reading in Syria. Emphasis is placed on a number of axes regarding children’s literature;; including policies and legislation;; programs and institutions;; libraries;; elementary schools and universities;; and general information regarding children’s books. Upon analysis of the state of children’s literature in Syria;; this report identifies certain trends regarding children's literature. It also identifies a number of problems facing the promotion of reading among children and makes a number of recommendations for the development and improvement of children’s literature.

تركز الدراسة على الإجراءات المقيدة الجديدة التي فرضتها كل من مصر والأردن لمنع دخول مزيد من اللاجئين. أما سوريا التي تؤوي زهاء مليون عراقي;; فترفض منح باحثي هيومن رايتس ووتش الذين يريدون توثيق أوضاع اللاجئين تأشيرات دخول إليها. وتقوم المملكة العربية السعودية ببناء سياج مزوّد بتكنولوجيا متقدمة تبلغ كلفته 7 مليار دولار على امتداد حدودها مع العراق لمنع دخول العراقيين;; في حين ترفض الكويت طالبي اللجوء العراقيين رفضاً قاطعاً.