UNESCO reports that 85 million children in crisis areas do not go to school. In, there were 41,370 serious violations against children in armed conflicts, the highest in 30 years. Attacks on 1,265 schools were recorded, a 44% increase from.
New Delhi, 11 Sep 2025
UNESCO reports that 85 million children in crisis areas do not go to school. In 2024, there were 41,370 serious violations against children in armed conflicts, the highest in 30 years. Attacks on 1,265 schools were recorded, a 44% increase from 2023.
Schools Under Attack in Conflict Areas
Schools are being attacked more often in war zones. This is against international law. The problem is very bad in Ukraine, Gaza, Myanmar, Haiti, and Afghanistan. UNESCO is worried about this and is trying to help. They are working in 31 countries to keep education going during crises. They give support to students and teachers in places like Afghanistan, Gaza, Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine.
UNESCO Plans to Help Education in Crisis
UNESCO is making a plan to help countries support education during hard times. They want to find new ways for children to learn when schools are not safe. But UNESCO says that nothing can replace following international laws that protect schools. They want all countries to follow these laws to keep children safe and learning. UNESCO is making a plan to help countries support education during hard times. They want to find new ways for children to learn when schools are not safe. But UNESCO says that nothing can replace following international laws that protect schools. They want all countries to follow these laws to keep children safe and learning. Today, 85 million children living in crisis situations do not attend school. In areas of armed conflict, attacks on schools have reached alarming levels, brutally jeopardising the future of hundreds…
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Updated 11 Sep 2025, 13:42 IST; source: link
