Violence, threats of violence and many other actions disrupt education with devastating long-term consequences for affected students. In May 2015, the Safe Schools Declaration was opened for endorsement at the Oslo Conference. States that endorse it commit to taking measures to prevent attacks on students, teachers, schools, and universities, and to mitigate the negative impacts when such attacks occur. While an increasing number of states have endorsed the declaration, attacks continue to take place, often with devastating consequences for learning.
Insecurity Insight monitors open sources and produces monthly updates on reported attacks on education through the Education in Danger News Brief. We collaborate on innovative approaches to monitoring and reporting such attacks and are an affiliate member of the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA).
