UN verifies 1,680 attacks on schools in 2025
The United Nations verified 1,680 attacks on schools worldwide in 2025, according to a UNESCO statement published on 8 September. That was a 33% increase from the 1,265 attacks recorded in 2024.
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The United Nations verified 1,680 attacks on schools worldwide in 2025, according to a UNESCO statement published on 8 September. That was a 33% increase from the 1,265 attacks recorded in 2024.
UNESCO also said crises had disrupted education for 258 million children and adolescents, including 93 million entirely out of school. It reported working with partners in more than 20 countries on preparedness, learning continuity during disruption and recovery.
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UN verifies 1,680 attacks on schools in 2025
UNESCO also said crises had disrupted education for 258 million children and adolescents, including 93 million entirely out of school. It reported working with partners in more than 20 countries on preparedness, learning continuity during disruption and recovery.
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