By endorsing the Declaration, which is an intergovernmental commitment to protect schools, universities, students, and teachers from attack in armed conflict, the government of Burkina Faso has joined 18 of its fellow African Union member states.
News Archive
September 12, 2017
September 07, 2017
Protecting education during war is not easy, the challenge is multifaceted and yet it is essential.
September 01, 2017
With over 245 million children estimated to be living in conflict zones, a whole generation is at risk of missing out on education due to the effects of conflict.
August 22, 2017
Three educational facilities for Palestinian children in the West Bank, occupied Palestine, have been demolished or damaged by Israeli authorities in less than two weeks, just when children were meant to return to school from summer holidays.
August 15, 2017
Coalition aircraft destroyed 28 schools
August 04, 2017
Save the Children has released a guide to understanding and implementing the Schools as Zones of Peace Project.
August 01, 2017
Several students who appeared to have been hit by bullets were quickly evacuated by the police, according to witnesses. Many other students were beaten by the police or arrested.
July 26, 2017
With Cyprus’ endorsement, 21 European Union countries—three-quarters of its members—have now joined the growing community of states committed to taking concrete action to protect education during armed conflict.
July 24, 2017
Instead of denying Filipino children their right to safe education, Duterte should sign the Safe Schools Declaration.
July 18, 2017
We hope that all the countries in the former Yugoslavia will soon follow Serbia’s example in protecting schools, universities, students, and educators from targeted attacks.
