Time to stop the rising tide of attacks on education
Maleiha Malik, Executive Director for Protect Education in Insecurity and Conflict (PEIC) at EAA Foundation:
"Education for All Foundation (EAA) expresses deep concern over the alarming increase in attacks on education, as highlighted in the latest report by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA).
The unanimous adoption of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2601 in October 2021 underscores the global consensus that education must be safeguarded. EAA calls upon governments worldwide to translate their commitments into concrete actions by ensuring the comprehensive and effective implementation of UNSCR 2601. This involves the development of robust strategies to prevent attacks on education institutions and the misuse of schools for military purposes.
We urgently call on nation states to take decisive steps to take action to ensure accountability and justice for the victims of attacks on education. We must support the victims of these attacks and ensure the uninterrupted education of learners, even in conflict and humanitarian crisis scenarios. The time to act is now."
For more information, contact:
Mohamed Al-Amri
Senior Media Relations Specialist
Education Above All
Email: msalih@eaa.org.qa
Mobile: +974 5000 9960
