GCPEA is a unique inter-agency coalition formed in 2010 to address the problem of targeted attacks on education during armed conflict.

“Education is an absolute necessity, not just for the children themselves but also for global peace, stability and prosperity for all. Schools should be treated as sanctuaries and that it is our common responsibility to ensure that every child has access to an education, even at times of conflict.”

- Ms. Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict during Arria Formula Meeting on the issue of attacks on schools in October 2017.

Latest Developments

SSD Implementation Network

The Safe Schools Declaration State-led Implementation Network will promote cooperation, assistance, and peer-to-peer exchange of experience and good practice amongst states that have endorsed the Declaration.
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Resources

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Safe Schools Declaration

An inter-governmental political commitment to protect students, teachers, schools, and universities from the worst effects of armed conflict.

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Education Under Attack 2024

A global study of attacks on schools, universities, their students and staff, in 2022-2023.

Toolkit for Collecting and Analyzing Data on Attacks on Education

GCPEA, 2021
Available in: English, French, Spanish

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Track Attacks on Education (TRACE) Data Portal

GCPEA provides data from its Education under Attack database, along with technical guidance, to the Track Attacks on Education (TRACE) Data Portal. TRACE is led by Education Above All, KoboToolbox, and UNESCO.

News

Key Highlights of the High-Level Event to Commemorate the 5th UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack
10 September 2024 – Palais des Nations, Geneva Event Concept Note INTRODUCTION The High-Level Event to commemorate the fifth International Day to Protect Education from Attack was held on Tuesday ...
GCPEA, Plan International, and Save the Children Joint Statement for the 57th Session of the Human Rights Council
18 September 2024, Joint Statement Delivered by Plan International -- Thank you, Mr. President. This statement is delivered on behalf of Plan International, The Global Coalition to Protect Education from ...