International Day to Protect Education from Attack, 9 September

admin September 9, 2020 Daily Current Affairs

The UN General Assembly proclaimed 9 September the International Day to Protect Education from Attack,
- adopting a resolution that reaffirms the right to education for all and
- The importance of ensuring safe, enabling learning environments in humanitarian emergencies.
In proclaiming the International Day to Protect Education from Attack to be celebrated for the first time in 2020,
- the UN is sending a clear message regarding the importance of safeguarding schools as places of protection and safety for students and educators and
- The need to keep education at the top of the public agenda.
This remains a priority while governments continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic that has led to school closures for more than 90% of the world’s student population.
The day was established by a unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly, calling on UNESCO and UNICEF to raise awareness of the plight of millions of children living in countries affected by conflict.
The resolution proclaiming the Day was presented by the State of Qatar and co-sponsored by 62 countries.