The International Day to Protect Education from Attack is being observed all over the world today ( 9 September 2024)..

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.

In his message on the occasion, the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that recent years have seen a dramatic increase in attacks on educational personnel and schools around the world.

History of the day

The International Day to Protect Education from Attack was established through a resolution spearheaded by Qatar and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser at the United Nations General Assembly which declared September 9 as the UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack.