- The UN General Assembly proclaimed 9 September the International Day to Protect Education from Attack,
- adopting a resolution that reaffirms the right to education for all and
- The importance of ensuring safe, enabling learning environments in humanitarian emergencies.
- In proclaiming the International Day to Protect Education from Attack to be celebrated for the first time in 2020,
- the UN is sending a clear message regarding the importance of safeguarding schools as places of protection and safety for students and educators and
- The need to keep education at the top of the public agenda.
- This remains a priority while governments continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic that has led to school closures for more than 90% of the world’s student population.
- The day was established by a unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly, calling on UNESCO and UNICEF to raise awareness of the plight of millions of children living in countries affected by conflict.
- The resolution proclaiming the Day was presented by the State of Qatar and co-sponsored by 62 countries.
