Attacks on education, pupils and staff around the world up by 40%, says study

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A global study reports a 40% increase in attacks on education affecting students and staff in 83 countries. Over 10,600 people have been killed, injured, abducted, or arrested, with hotspots including Colombia, DRC, Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine, and Ukraine.

Cases reported in 83 countries, with at least 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted or arrested, GCPEA says Attacks on education globally have surged by 40% with more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025, according to new research. Attacks were reported in 83 countries, with the highest incidences recorded in Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine and Ukraine. Continue reading...