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Safe Schools Declaration

The Safe Schools Declaration is an international pledge to to protect students, teachers and education facilities such as schools and universities" during times of armed conflict.

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Chibok girls kidnapper gets 20 years for school attack that shocked the world

Chibok girls kidnapper gets 20 years for school attack that shocked the world

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Gunmen launch deadly attack as Afghan teachers deliver exam results

Gunmen launch deadly attack as Afghan teachers deliver exam results

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UN Security Council pledges more action to protect children in armed conflicts

UN Security Council pledges more action to protect children in armed conflicts

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One year on, children bear the mental scars of Islamic State's brutal reign in Mosul

One year on, children bear the mental scars of Islamic State's brutal reign in Mosul

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Court halts demolition of Palestinian school after international outcry

Court halts demolition of Palestinian school after international outcry

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Horror at Afghan school in Islamic State's latest attack on education

Horror at Afghan school in Islamic State's latest attack on education

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10,000 children killed and maimed, hundreds of schools attacked in rising tide of violence

10,000 children killed and maimed, hundreds of schools attacked in rising tide of violence

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War in Central African Republic leaves 'sacrificed' generation out of school

War in Central African Republic leaves 'sacrificed' generation out of school

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"We can unite and raise our voices together and speak out against violent extremism"

"We can unite and raise our voices together and speak out against violent extremism"

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"I went home from school one day and found our house burnt to ashes and my family missing"

"I went home from school one day and found our house burnt to ashes and my family missing"

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"I lost my dreams when war in Yemen broke out but now I foster hopes in the minds of my students"

"I lost my dreams when war in Yemen broke out but now I foster hopes in the minds of my students"

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“Education protects children - it is the best ‘space’ in which they can remain children in the midst of disruption"

“Education protects children - it is the best ‘space’ in which they can remain children in the midst of disruption"

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Safe Schools Declaration

Learn about the Safe Schools Declaration and how it aims to protect students, teachers and education facilities during times of armed conflict.

Safe Schools

Learn about why Safe Schools are important and the measures put in place to help children continue their education during crisis, conflict or after a natural disaster.