Born on September 9
International Day to Protect Education from Attack
A classroom should be the safest room in town.
Next: September 9, 2027
Where it comes from
The UN General Assembly established this day in May 2020 on a proposal from Qatar, and it was first observed on 9 September 2020. It draws attention to attacks on schools, universities, students and teachers in conflict zones, and to the right of children to keep learning in wartime.
How it's celebrated
UNESCO and UNICEF lead events and publish data on attacks on education; humanitarian agencies, teachers' unions and youth groups hold panels and campaigns. Some schools twin with a school in a conflict-affected country for the day.
Did you know
The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack recorded more than 6,000 attacks on education and cases of military use of schools in 2022 and 2023.
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