Full Day Programme
10:00 - 11:00 AM - High-Level Panel “Education in Peril: The Human Cost of War”
The 5th Observance of the UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack will be convened as a High-Level Panel led by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation and UN SDG Advocate, on the 9th of September 2024 in Doha, at QNCC Auditorium 3.
The International Day to Protect Education from Attack was established through a resolution spearheaded by the State of Qatar and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Supported by 62 countries, the resolution declared September 9th as the UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack, a day dedicated to acknowledging and addressing the global need to safeguard education in conflict zones and against other barriers.
According to the latest reports, attacks on education have increased by 20% compared to previous years. In 2022 and 2023 alone, over 10,000 students and educators were killed, injured, abducted, or harmed in such attacks, with explosive weapons used in one-third of these incidents. Palestine, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Myanmar are among the most affected countries.
Currently, more than 72 million children worldwide are out of school due to conflict, with 53 percent of them being girls and 17 percent facing functional difficulties, while 21% have been forcibly displaced. The ongoing attacks on education disrupt learning and have severe short- and long-term consequences for individuals and societies.
Join us and #UniteToProtect
In a world burdened with conflict and crisis, the need to safeguard education calls for action to #RiseUp to #UniteToProtect.
The human cost of war is immense, and this year we emphasize our collective responsibility to protect and rebuild education for future generations. Echoing the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza and the State of Qatar, who lead this crucial cause.
Throughout history, when we unite, we achieve great things, turning the impossible into reality. We stand at a pivotal moment, and the choice is ours to make.
It is time to unite to protect.
Download our "2024 Communications and Social Media Toolkit", and
#RiseUp and #UniteToProtect
Join us and watch the High-Level Panel "Education in Peril: The Human Cost of War"
11:00 - 12:00 PM - Youth Session “Gen R: Generation of Resilience in Times of Conflict”
12:10 - 1:10 PM - Lunch Break
Join Us and Watch the Breakout Sessions "Mitigating the Cost of War"
Breakout Sessions “Mitigating the Cost of War”
1:10 - 1:20 PM - Session 1
#RiseUp to #UniteToProtect
Performance by: Solband
1:20 - 1:40 PM - Session 2
Protect Education Solidarity Statements
- H.E. Nurul Izzah Anwar, Chairperson of Social and Economic Research Initiatives (SERI), Malaysia
- H.E Alison Milton, Ambassador of Ireland
- Dr Sharifa Al Emadi, Executive Director of DIFI
1:45 - 2:10 PM - Session 3
Mitigating Human and Financial Toll of Conflict
Partners: SRSG-CAAC, UNESCO, UNICEF
Keynote Remarks:
- Ms. Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education, UNESCO (Virtual)
Speakers:
- H.E. Dr. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, Nigeria
- H.E. Farah Abdulkadir Mohamed, Minister of Education, Somalia
- Ms. Virginia Gamba, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict
- Mr. Marc Rubin, Deputy Regional Director (MENA), UNICEF
Discussion of Toolkit ‘Reintegration Through Education of Children Victims of Armed Conflict’ by Mr. Mohamed Sidibay, Lawyer & Advocate for Children in Armed Conflict
2:10 - 2:25 PM - Session 4
Justice and Rule of Law:
Rights, Law and Accountability
- H.E. Ms. Siview Gwarube, Minister of Education, South Africa
- Mr. Hamid Khalafallah, Advocate for Education and Justice
- Dr. Jerome Marston, Head of Research, KoboToolBox
- Dr. Ewelina Ochab, Co-founder of Coalition for Genocide Response
2:30 - 2:45 PM - Closing Segment
Act Now and RISE UP:
Launch & presentation of EAA papers: Sudan; Palestine; Mitigating Costs of War
Closing Ceremony
