"Global Education Crisis Deepens: Attacks on Schools and Students Reach Alarming Levels A new report has revealed a devastating surge in attacks on education worldwide, with at least 8,500 incidents documented in the 2024-2025 period. This represents a staggering 40% increase from the previous two-year period, highlighting a dire and escalating threat to the right to education. The report, Education Under Attack 2026, paints a grim picture of a world where schools and students are increasingly vulnerable to violence, intimidation, and disruption. As governments and international organizations grapple with the consequences of this crisis, the question remains: what can be done to protect the future of education and the children who depend on it?"
(New York) – At least 8,500 attacks on education took place globally in 2024-2025, a more than 40 percent increase from the previous two-year period, according to Education Under Attack 2026, released ...
