attacks on schools and hospitals

Attacks on Schools Increased a Year After Adoption of Resolution Safeguarding Right to Education

New York, 1 December 2022 – The number of attacks against schools and education personnel has seen an increase this year, according to preliminary data from the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for children and armed conflict. The most recent one took place today in the northern city of Aybak [...]

2022-12-01T16:41:31-05:00Thursday, 1 December 2022|

Afghanistan: Right of Millions of Girls to Education Must be Respected

Joint statement by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba and on Violence against Children, Dr Najat Maalla M’jid “Today is a dark day for millions of girls in Afghanistan, who have been told that they aren’t allowed to pursue their education and their dreams.” “This week was supposed [...]

2022-03-24T15:32:57-04:00Thursday, 24 March 2022|
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