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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack

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A unique inter-agency coalition formed in 2010 to address the problem of targeted attacks on education in armed conflict. #SafeSchoolsDeclaration protectingeducation.org

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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
📋 Fewer reported attacks ≠ safer education. ⚠️ Funding cuts, media blackouts & access limits are creating “blind spots” 📉 Less reporting → less accountability. Invest in monitoring. Protect the truth. 📄 eua2026.protectingeducation.org #EducationUnderAttack
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Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
📢Education is under attack according to a new report by @gcpea.bsky.social Girls and young women are often hit hardest, facing heightened risks including sexual violence - risks that can shut them out of learning. Read more: eua2026.protectingeducation.org #ProtectEducationFromAttack
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
💥 Drones are reshaping attacks on education. 📈 Use in conflict has surged. ⚠️ 320+ drone attacks on schools (2024–2025). 💔 ~300 students & educators harmed. Schools are not targets. 📄 eua2026.protectingeducation.org #EducationUnderAttack #NotATarget
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🌍 Attacks on education aren’t isolated—they’re global. 📊 28 countries show systematic patterns of attacks. ⚠️ Attacks are documented in 83 countries across 5 regions. 📄 eua2026.protectingeducation.org #EducationUnderAttack
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
📢 OUT NOW: Education under Attack 2026 ⚠️ 8,566+ attacks on education ⚠️ 10,600+ students & educators harmed A global crisis is escalating. 📄 eua2026.protectingeducation.org #EducationUnderAttack #ProtectEducationFromAttack
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Scholars at Risk @scholarsatrisk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Today, #highered advocate and SAR partner @gcpea.bsky.social released Education under Attack 2026—a global report documenting attacks on schools and universities, as well as violence against students and education personnel. Read more: eua2026.protectingeducation.org
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
📘 On #InternationalDayOfEducation, GCPEA launches the Legislative Checklist: Protecting Education in Armed Conflict. A practical tool to help states strengthen laws, accountability, and protections for education during war—because learning must never be a casualty of conflict.
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
At #SafeSchools2025, the Accountability session brought together EAA_Foundation & @gcpea.bsky.social to confront impunity for attacks on education. Speakers stressed that documenting violations isn’t enough — we need stronger laws, survivor-centred justice & real accountability.
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
💡 “Education is the light of life to the world.” 📖 “I like school because we learn to read and write.” – Children’s messages from #ProveItMatters
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Justice Rapid Response @jrapidresponse.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Curious about the issue of attacks on #education? This year, @gcpea.bsky.social launched their Guide on Investigating & Prosecuting Education-Related Crimes, with a Toolkit to help justice actors better measure the scope & impact of attacks on education and address gaps in monitoring and reporting.
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Keeping schools civilian. 🏫 At #SafeSchools2025, experts discussed how armed actors can uphold IHL & prevent the military use of schools and universities. #NotATarget #SSD 🔗 Livestream: kenyaconferencessd.co.ke
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Governments that haven’t yet endorsed the #SafeSchoolsDeclaration — now is the time! ✍️ Join 120+ others in committing to #ProtectEducationFromAttack and be recognized at the #SafeSchools2025 in Nairobi. 📃 SSD info and signatories: ssd.protectingeducation.org
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Safe Schools Declaration – An inter-governmental political commitment to protect students, teachers, schools, and universities from the worst effects of armed conflict
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🌍 Day Two LIVE from Nairobi — #SSD10 Day One brought powerful commitments. Today is all about action. Global leaders, experts, youth voices & frontline practitioners are gathering now to push the Safe Schools agenda from adaptation to implementation.
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
📢 New Research Brief on Gender launched alongside the #SafeSchools2025! Highlights evidence of gender-based attacks on education, their impacts on girls & women, and provides concrete recommendations for States & organizations to strengthen protection.
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Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Did you miss a session at #SafeSchools2025? Catch up with daily summaries featuring key events, speakers & outcomes from Nairobi. 🔗 Read the Day 1 summary here: protectingeducation.org/news/gcpea-n... Join us again tomorrow via Livestream! kenyaconferencessd.co.ke #ProtectEducationFromAttack
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GCPEA News: Daily Snapshots of the Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration - Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack
DAY ONE: NOVEMBER 25, 2025 Hundreds of representatives from governments, UN agencies, civil society, and academia are gathering in Nairobi to reflect on progress, share experiences, and determine the ...
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
In Session 2 of #NairobiSSD10, leaders reaffirmed one truth: children’s rights are non-negotiable — even in war.
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Whether or not you are in Nairobi for the #SafeSchools2025, you can watch all plenary sessions on 25-26 Nov. via livestream! 🌍 The livestream will begin each day at 9am Nairobi time. On YouTube - youtube.com/live/v8cgit4...
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5th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE SAFE SCHOOLS DECLARATION
YouTube video by Safe Schools Declaration Conference
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Whether or not you are in Nairobi for the #SafeSchools2025, you can watch all plenary sessions on 25-26 Nov. via livestream! 🌍 The livestream will begin each day at 9 am Nairobi time.
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Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
⏱️ #SafeSchools2025 Conference Countdown: 1 Day to Go! 🚀 Tomorrow it begins! Leaders, educators, youth, and advocates from around the world will unite in Nairobi to protect the right to education — in every conflict, everywhere.
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
⏱️ #SafeSchools2025 Conference Countdown: 2 Days to Go! ⚡ In just 2 recent years (2022–2023), there were 6,000 attacks on education or military use of schools, affecting 10,000+ students and educators. That’s 8 attacks every day — a 20% rise from previous years.
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
⏱️ #SafeSchools2025 Conference Countdown: 3 Days to Go! 🌍 The number of States that have formally endorsed the #SafeSchoolsDeclaration is now in the three digits: 121 and counting! This milestone reflects the growing global commitment to keeping education safe in conflict.
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
⏱️ #SafeSchools2025 Conference Countdown: 4 Days to Go! The 4th International Conference on the #SafeSchoolsDeclaration (Abuja 2021) launched the State-led Implementation Network — a platform for cooperation, peer learning, and sharing best practices among endorsing States.
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Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · 20/11/2025
Today's Universal Children’s Day to promote international togetherness! Governments that haven’t yet endorsed the #SafeSchoolsDeclaration — now is the time! ✍️ Join 120+ others to #ProtectEducationFromAttack. 📃info and signatories: ssd.protectingeducation.org 🔗Conference: kenyaconferencessd.co.ke
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
#SafeSchools2025 Conference Countdown: 5 days to go ⏱️ 🤝 Join us for the 5th International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration! 🎒 Theme: “Safe Education for All: A Decade of Commitment, A Call to Action” 🗓️ Dates: 25-26 Nov 2025 Livestream 🔗Details: kenyaconferencessd.co.ke #SafeSchools2025
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
#SafeSchools2025 Conference Countdown: 6 days to go ⏱️ ⛔ Children in conflict face six grave violations: Killing and maiming Recruitment to armed groups Sexual violence Abduction Attacks on schools and hospitals Denial of humanitarian access #SSD10 #NotATarget
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5th International SSD Conference @5thssdconference.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
🌍 Join us in Nairobi for the Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration! Hosted by the Government of Kenya with support from key partners. 🗓️ 25–26 Nov 2025 👉 Register now: registration.kenyaconferencessd.co.ke #SafeSchools2025 #SSD10 #NairobiActionPlan @gcpea.bsky.social
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Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies @eiegenevahub.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Farida Shaheed, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education, launched her latest policy brief at an event on the sidelines of the United Nations Human Rights Council Social Forum on 30 October 2025, co-organised by the EiE Hub. ➡️Find out more: eiehub.org/news/the-urg...
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The urgent need to better protect education in armed conflict | Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
🌍 Now Hiring: Implementation Network Facilitation Consultant (Remote) 📅 Deadline: Nov 18, 2025 | 🚀 Start: Dec 2, 2025 📩 Apply: Link below. Make a difference — help protect students, teachers, and schools worldwide. #Hiring #EducationInEmergencies #SafeSchoolsDeclaration #HumanRights #RemoteWork
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#hiring #educationinemergencies #publicpolicy #internationaldevelopment #safeschoolsdeclaration #humanrights #gcpea #consultingopportunity #remotework | Global Coalition to Protect Education from Atta...
🌍 Now Hiring: Implementation Network Facilitation Consultant (Remote) 📅 Application Deadline: November 18, 2025 🚀 Anticipated Start Date: December 2, 2025 The Global Coalition to Protect Education ...
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
💡 Think you know GCPEA? Here’s your chance to prove it! hashtag#ProtectEducation
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
🌍 Highlights from GCPEA’s Q3 2025 Newsletter: - Expert roundtable on accountability for attacks on education - 6th Intl. Day to Protect Education from Attack - Advocacy at HRC59 & SSD training in Cairo #SafeSchoolsDeclaration #EducationUnderAttack #GCPEA
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GCPEA News: Highlights of Q3 2025
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
GCPEA is proud to stand alongside over 660 civil society organizations from 106 countries in endorsing the 2025 Civil Society Open Letter on Women, Peace and Security. Read the full letter here 👉 wps.ngo/2025letter
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2025 Open Letter to Permanent Representatives to the United Nations in advance of the annual Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security - NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security
Dear Ambassadors, We, the undersigned organizations working across the globe on gender justice, human rights, and peace and security, write to you ahead of the 25th anniversary of Security Council Res...
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Our partner @scholarsatrisk.bsky.social has released the #Free2Think2025 report. 395 attacks on #highered communities in 49 countries this past year show why protecting higher education and #academicfreedom matters more than ever. Read more: www.scholarsatrisk.org/resources/fr...
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Free to Think 2025 | Scholars at Risk
Free to Think 2025 is the eleventh installment of an annual report by SAR’s Academic Freedom Monitoring Project, and analyzes 395 attacks on higher education communities around the world.
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NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security @ngowgwps.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Over 450 organizations have joined our call for the #UNSC and Member States to defend 25 years of the #WPS agenda. 🤝 Read our letter and join us here: wps.ngo/sign
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Justice Rapid Response @jrapidresponse.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
JRR welcomes the most recent report published by the @gcpea.bsky.social on 🔑findings & recommendations to strengthen accountability for attacks on education. JRR was proud to provide technical support from its Roster of experts. 📑 👇👇 protectingeducation.org/publication/...
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Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies @eiegenevahub.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
"Aid cuts are threatening a generation of children’s access to education" @petraheusser.bsky.social, the EiE Hub's Executive Director, and Dr. Faiza A. Hassan, Directior of @inee.org, write in Modern Diplomacy: moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/09/24/a...
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Aid cuts are threatening a generation of children’s access to education
The foreign aid cuts that have dominated global headlines this year are not just statistics – they have real world impact, not least when it comes to education.
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5th International SSD Conference @5thssdconference.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
📅 Mark your calendars: November 25–26, 2025 📍 Location: Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya 🔖 Follow us and join the conversation using the hashtags: hashtag#SafeSchools2025 hashtag#SSD10 hashtag#NairobiActionPlan
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
🆕#ECWResults Report shows that strong partnerships & predictable financing can transform lives & #KeepHopeAlive! Among Multi-Year Resilience Programmes reporting quality evidence of change: ✅97% improved enrolment or attendance ✅88% improved literacy and/or numeracy Learn more 👉
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Annual Results Report 2024 | Education Cannot Wait
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
📺 Watch now: RTE Initiative & @gcpea.bsky.social webinar on “Documenting the Impact of Attacks on Education,” w/ @unesco.org, @inee.org , KoboToolbox & more. 🔗 youtu.be/BTOGke1dDM0 #ProtectEducationFromAttack #RightToEducation
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Documenting the impact of attacks on education
YouTube video by Right to Education Initiative
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
📘New @gcpea.bsky.social publication: Report on the Expert Roundtable on Strengthening Accountability for Attacks on Education. Experts call for political will, legal reform, & a comprehensive Accountability Toolbox to end impunity. Read more: bit.ly/3VtSlfC #ProtectEducation
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Strengthening Accountability for Attacks on Education: Key Findings and Recommendations from the Expert Roundtable in Geneva - Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack
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5th International SSD Conference @5thssdconference.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Introducing the Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration (SSD 2025)
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5th International SSD Conference @5thssdconference.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
📢 Coming to Nairobi this November: the 5th International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration! 🌍 121 States. 📚 10 years. 🎓 One mission—protect education in conflict. 📅 25–26 Nov 2025 Safari Park Hotel 👉 Follow for updates & the #NairobiActionPlan #SafeSchools2025 #SSD10 #EducationUnderAttack
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
🚀LAUNCHED: our partner's @educannotwait.bsky.social's Annual Results Report! Learn how #ECW & strategic partners have reached ~14M crisis-affected girls and boys since inception with holistic, #QualityEducation in the most challenging contexts worldwide.
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
UN Commission of Inquiry finds Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, including "systematically destroying the healthcare and education systems." 🔗Read the CoI report: bit.ly/4miaUOE 🔗Review GCPEA's spotlight of attacks on education in Palestine: bit.ly/4mcFVDD
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Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds
GENEVA – Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, a...
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
🗓️ 6th Intl. Day to #ProtectEducationFromAttack Theme: “Challenging Narratives, Reshaping Action” — reject inevitability, demand protection, ensure learning. 📊 CAAC: 25% rise in grave violations, incl. 44% more attacks on education in 2024. #SafeSchoolsDeclaration
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
🚨In Colombia, an attack on education occurs every 3 days. Classrooms turned into battlegrounds- teachers threatened -children recruited. The TRACE Data Portal, built by @kobotoolbox.bsky.social and Education Above All Foundation, with contributions from @gcpea.bsky.social, is a crucial tool.
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Plan International @planglobal.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
"I missed my school and my village, and was very anxious to go back to school."- Zaida, 16, Mozambique. This International Day to Protection Education from Attack, we're lifting up the stories of students like Zaida, who deserve access to the education they need to thrive. #NotATarget
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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · 09/09/2025
📢 Launching on 9 September — International Day to #ProtectEducationFromAttack: Geneva Call, in collaboration with Art to Face, unveils a new educational resource on protecting children and schools in Yemen. www.genevacall.org/news/from-st...
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From storytelling to action: In conflict-affected Yemen, a new engagement resource to enhance the protection of schools from attacks | Geneva Call
Over the past decade, the conflict in Yemen has become increasingly complex — with children facing grave risks. Attacks against schools, the use of schools for military purposes, and child recruitment...
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
On Intl. Day to #ProtectEducationFromAttack, Lisa Chung Bender, Exec. Director of GCPEA, reminds us: “When we protect education, we protect peace, promise, and possibility.” GCPEA remains committed to documenting violations, strengthening protections & advancing accountability. #ProtectEducation
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Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack @gcpea.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
🗓️ 9 Sept: Intl. Day to Protect Education from Attack Established in 2020 by a UNGA resolution spearheaded by Qatar, this day reaffirms the duty to keep students, teachers & schools safe in conflict. 2025 marks the 6th commemoration. #ProtectEducationFromAttack
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