Report Archives - IMPACT-se https://impact-se.org/resource-type/reports/ Worldwide News | Negative Influences | Tolerance Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:10:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://impact-se.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-logo-IMPACT_SE-1-32x32.png Report Archives - IMPACT-se https://impact-se.org/resource-type/reports/ 32 32 Review of the Jordanian Curriculum 2025-2026 https://impact-se.org/publication/review-of-the-jordanian-curriculum-2025-2026/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:09:38 +0000 https://impact-se.org/?post_type=publication&p=3635 IMPACT-se’s latest review of Jordanian textbooks for the 2025-2026 school year, covering 125 textbooks, including 32 newly introduced textbooks, finds that although key themes include tolerance and religious moderation, problematic material persists and new concerning content has also been introduced. Although the curriculum promotes coexistence, peacemaking and presents women in more diverse roles, both old and […]

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]]> IMPACT-se’s latest review of Jordanian textbooks for the 2025-2026 school year, covering 125 textbooks, including 32 newly introduced textbooks, finds that although key themes include tolerance and religious moderation, problematic material persists and new concerning content has also been introduced. Although the curriculum promotes coexistence, peacemaking and presents women in more diverse roles, both old and new materials continue to glorify violent interpretations of jihad and martyrdom, and contain highly antisemitic stereotypes and tropes, as well as deeply homophobic content.

Read the full report here.

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]]> Review of Saudi Textbooks 2024-2026 https://impact-se.org/publication/review-of-saudi-textbooks-2024-2026/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:33:07 +0000 https://impact-se.org/?post_type=publication&p=3631 Saudi Arabia’s 2024–26 curriculum continues its trajectory of positive educational reform, further strengthening messages of peace, coexistence, and critical thinking while reducing extremist content. While room for improvement remains, the report finds ongoing progress in how textbooks present religious minorities, gender equality, and tolerance. Read the full report here.

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]]> Saudi Arabia's 2024–26 curriculum continues its trajectory of positive educational reform, further strengthening messages of peace, coexistence, and critical thinking while reducing extremist content. While room for improvement remains, the report finds ongoing progress in how textbooks present religious minorities, gender equality, and tolerance.

Read the full report here.

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]]> Analysing UNRWA’s Response to the UN Independent Review (Colonna Report) https://impact-se.org/publication/analysing-unrwas-response-to-the-un-independent-review-colonna-report/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:58:27 +0000 https://impact-se.org/?post_type=publication&p=3351 This IMPACT-se report examines the extent to which UNRWA has implemented the recommendations of the independent United Nations review, conducted by former-French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna following allegations concerning the agency’s neutrality and links to terrorist organisations. Drawing on UNRWA’s quarterly progress reports, funding requests, public statements, policy documents, and educational materials published between April […]

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]]> This IMPACT-se report examines the extent to which UNRWA has implemented the recommendations of the independent United Nations review, conducted by former-French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna following allegations concerning the agency's neutrality and links to terrorist organisations. Drawing on UNRWA's quarterly progress reports, funding requests, public statements, policy documents, and educational materials published between April 2024 and May 2026, the analysis finds limited evidence of meaningful implementation or deep institutional reform, raising questions about the agency's commitment to addressing the review's recommendations.

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]]> Review of the Qatari 2025 Curriculum https://impact-se.org/publication/review-of-the-qatari-2025-curriculum/ Sun, 03 May 2026 10:10:44 +0000 https://impact-se.org/?post_type=publication&p=3105 IMPACT-se’s latest review of Qatari textbooks approved for the 2025–2026 school year finds that, for the fourth consecutive year, previously identified problematic content remains unchanged. The curriculum continues to promote religious superiority and intolerance toward the “Other,” portraying non-Muslims as corrupt or “foul.” Content also persists which endorses violent interpretations of jihad and encourages martyrdom.

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]]> IMPACT-se’s latest review of Qatari textbooks approved for the 2025–2026 school year finds that, for the fourth consecutive year, previously identified problematic content remains unchanged. The curriculum continues to promote religious superiority and intolerance toward the “Other,” portraying non-Muslims as corrupt or “foul.” Content also persists which endorses violent interpretations of jihad and encourages martyrdom.

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]]> 2025 Tunisian Curriculum https://impact-se.org/publication/2025-tunisian-curriculum/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:06:00 +0000 https://impact-se.org/?post_type=publication&p=3102 This study explores how themes of peace, diversity, gender equality and international conflict are addressed in Tunisia’s state-approved textbooks. It finds that the curriculum consistently encourages peaceful coexistence, intercultural dialogue, and cooperation with the wider world, while rejecting extremism and underscoring respect for diversity and women’s equality. These features distinguish Tunisia as a relatively progressive […]

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]]> This study explores how themes of peace, diversity, gender equality and international conflict are addressed in Tunisia’s state-approved textbooks. It finds that the curriculum consistently encourages peaceful coexistence, intercultural dialogue, and cooperation with the wider world, while rejecting extremism and underscoring respect for diversity and women’s equality. These features distinguish Tunisia as a relatively progressive case within the region.

However, the report highlights clear inconsistencies in the portrayal of Jewish identity and the Arab–Israeli conflict. Jews are often depicted through antisemitic stereotypes, Zionism is frequently presented solely as a colonial enterprise, and the conflict itself is framed in a highly politicized and one-sided manner.

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]]> European Textbooks: Hungary Review https://impact-se.org/publication/european-textbooks-hungary-review/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:59:00 +0000 https://impact-se.org/?post_type=publication&p=3098 Our study discusses the presentation of Jews, Judaism and related topics in Hungarian state-approved textbooks. It reveals that Hungary’s curriculum includes extensive content on Jewish history, including the historic role of Israel and the Jewish contribution to Hungary. The Holocaust is covered in depth and personalized through individual stories, while the Hebrew word “Shoah” is […]

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]]> Our study discusses the presentation of Jews, Judaism and related topics in Hungarian state-approved textbooks. It reveals that Hungary’s curriculum includes extensive content on Jewish history, including the historic role of Israel and the Jewish contribution to Hungary. The Holocaust is covered in depth and personalized through individual stories, while the Hebrew word “Shoah” is even used to reference the Holocaust. Antisemitism is placed in appropriate context and explored through vivid examples including local blood libels. Meanwhile, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is presented accurately and objectively across textbooks – Some even highlight the expulsion of Jews from Arab states, which is rarely addressed in European curricula.

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]]> European Textbooks: Greece Review https://impact-se.org/publication/european-textbooks-greece-review/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:52:27 +0000 https://impact-se.org/?post_type=publication&p=470 Our report on Greek textbooks shows an accurate and respectful approach to Judaism, Jewish tradition and the Holocaust. The study finds that the curriculum reflects Greece’s commitment to international standards for peace and tolerance education. Judaism is presented with balance and care within Religious Education textbooks, including lessons on the Torah, Jewish festivals, and beliefs. […]

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]]> Our report on Greek textbooks shows an accurate and respectful approach to Judaism, Jewish tradition and the Holocaust. The study finds that the curriculum reflects Greece’s commitment to international standards for peace and tolerance education.

Judaism is presented with balance and care within Religious Education textbooks, including lessons on the Torah, Jewish festivals, and beliefs. The Holocaust is taught with exceptional depth, most notably in a Grade 12 History textbook that devotes a full chapter to the genocide, includes survivor testimonies, and highlights the courage of Greek citizens and clergy who protected Jewish communities during the war.

The report notes positive curriculum updates, including the removal of antisemitic and unbalanced material from a Junior High School textbook, reflecting a commitment toward fairness and accuracy. However, the study also identifies areas for further development. Antisemitism itself is not directly addressed, and prewar Greek Jewish life, Zionism, and the establishment of Israel receive little attention. Expanding on these themes would further strengthen the Greek curriculum.

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]]> Review of the 2025-2026 Palestinian Authority School Curriculum https://impact-se.org/publication/review-of-the-2025-2026-palestinian-authority-school-curriculum/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://impact-se.org/publication/review-of-the-2025-2026-palestinian-authority-school-curriculum/ Our comprehensive review of the Palestinian Authority’s 2025–26 national school curriculum, analyzes 290 textbooks and 71 teacher guides used in West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem schools (including UNRWA). The study finds the materials substantively unchanged from prior editions and documents recurring patterns across subjects: promotion of jihad and martyrdom, glorification of terrorism, incitement of […]

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]]> Our comprehensive review of the Palestinian Authority’s 2025–26 national school curriculum, analyzes 290 textbooks and 71 teacher guides used in West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem schools (including UNRWA). The study finds the materials substantively unchanged from prior editions and documents recurring patterns across subjects: promotion of jihad and martyrdom, glorification of terrorism, incitement of antisemitism, rejection of peacemaking and the two-state solution, and erasure of Israel from maps.The report notes these themes across subjects, including science and math textbooks, in which violence is normalized. Meanwhile, language exercises and teacher guides include narratives that idealize armed struggle and present historical figures who perpetrated deadly attacks on civilians as role models. Overall, the findings provide an evidence-based portrait of the current curriculum’s content, themes, and classroom guidance.

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]]> Review of Iraqi Textbooks https://impact-se.org/publication/review-of-iraqi-textbooks/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://impact-se.org/publication/review-of-iraqi-textbooks/ Our Iraq review compiles 38 examples from the 2024–25 curriculum across 21 humanities textbooks—including Arabic Language and Literature, Qur’an/Islamic, Education, Social Studies, and History—and evaluates them against UNESCO-based benchmarks for peace and tolerance. The findings reveal that while isolated passages promote civic virtues, the broader picture is troubling. Violent jihad and martyrdom are valorized—even in […]

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]]> Our Iraq review compiles 38 examples from the 2024–25 curriculum across 21 humanities textbooks—including Arabic Language and Literature, Qur’an/Islamic, Education, Social Studies, and History—and evaluates them against UNESCO-based benchmarks for peace and tolerance. The findings reveal that while isolated passages promote civic virtues, the broader picture is troubling. Violent jihad and martyrdom are valorized—even in language lessons, gender content is paternalistic, while antisemitic stereotypes recur. These patterns raise concerns about how Iraq’s education system addresses tolerance, diversity, and gender equality—and about continued non-compliance with international standards

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]]> Pakistan’s Textbooks https://impact-se.org/publication/pakistans-textbooks/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://impact-se.org/publication/pakistans-textbooks/ Our Pakistan report presents an in-depth analysis of 86 government-approved textbooks used across Punjab, Sindh, and federal school boards, covering a range of subjects and grade levels. This comprehensive review examines how these materials address themes such as diversity, coexistence, gender equality and democracy. While some lessons do encourage tolerance and mutual respect, particularly in […]

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]]> Our Pakistan report presents an in-depth analysis of 86 government-approved textbooks used across Punjab, Sindh, and federal school boards, covering a range of subjects and grade levels. This comprehensive review examines how these materials address themes such as diversity, coexistence, gender equality and democracy. While some lessons do encourage tolerance and mutual respect, particularly in isolated sections, the review found that many textbooks still fall significantly short of UNESCO-based standards for promoting peace, respect, and anti-incitement. They frequently sideline non-Muslims and foster hostility towards specific groups such as Jews and Pakistan’s neighbor India. Routinely, religious content is integrated into non-religious subjects, with jihad often framed as armed struggle or defense.

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