Policy Brief: Education in emergencies
Education is a right for all children. This policy brief looks at what needs to happen to ensure education is prioritised in all emergency situations.
- Published
- July 2010
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In 2009 alone, more than 2 million children were affected by emergencies.
In an emergency, people’s homes are often destroyed, their lives disrupted or they are forced to flee, which means that millions of children miss out on education.
In the case of protracted emergencies, children may go for years without attending school.
This briefing looks at:
- Education as a vital part of the emergency response
- Why children can’t wait
- Funding for education
- What we’re calling for to ensure education is priortitised in all emergency situations
Download Policy Brief: Education in Emergencies (PDF 80KB)
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