Summary
A call for increased funding and protection for children's education in conflict zones and emergency situations. 10 26.11.2015
Other
refugee
education
human rights
human rights
social policy
social security
public administration
international relations
Key points
- Millions of children are currently denied their right to education due to armed conflicts and natural disasters.
- Education is identified as a vital tool for preventing child exploitation, trafficking, and recruitment into armed groups.
- The European Union aims to increase its humanitarian aid budget dedicated to education for children in emergencies to at least 4% by 2019.
- There is a significant global funding gap, with an estimated 8 billion USD needed annually for educational support in emergencies.
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