Education is under attack around the world, UN Security Council hears

“For the first time, the Security Council has adopted a resolution uniquely dedicated to the protection of education,” said Norway’s UN ambassador Mona Juul, who sponsored the resolution with Niger.

The UN Security Council has strongly condemned attacks on schools, teachers and children and called on all parties to promote the right to education in conflicts.

A resolution adopted by the council by a 15-0 vote emphasised the “invaluable role” that education plays in providing “life-saving spaces” and its contribution to achieving peace and security.