The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack is a unique inter-agency coalition formed in 2010 to address the problem of targeted attacks on education during armed conflict.

Strengthening monitoring and reporting of attacks on education Timely and accurate monitoring and reporting of attacks on education is crucial for responding to attacks, holding perpetrators accountable, and preventing attacks »
Programmatic Measures for Prevention and Protection Field based practitioners, communities and government officials in affected countries have developed a range of programmatic measures to reduce or prevent attacks on education »
Restricting Military Use and Occupation The use of education institutions by armed forces and armed groups during situations of conflict and insecurity can disrupt or completely deny access to education »

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May 21, 2012

Dr. Myint Oo, Alumnus, IIE Scholar Rescue Fund and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program to speak at IIE event on 'Burma's Spring"

Dr. Allan E. Goodman, President and CEO, Invites you to a Special Lecture on “Burma’s Spring”

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May 17, 2012

Explosions rock two primary schools in Kano

KANO – Multiple explosions Wednesday night, hit two primary schools in Jayin and Hotoro Arewa in Kumbotso and Nasarawa local government areas respectively in Kano municipal.

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“Schools must be safe places of learning and development for all children. They should be zones of peace. Those who attack schools and hospitals should know that they will be held accountable.”

- Secretary General's 10th Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict, 2011