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UN Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
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A virtual briefing and commemorative event on The Safe Schools Declaration: Towards the Abuja Conference and marking the 6th Anniversary
A virtual briefing to learn about the Fourth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration, mark the sixth anniversary of the Declaration, and share recent good practice in implementing it. The event is co-hosted by the Permanent Missions of Argentina, Italy, Nigeria, Norway and Spain to the UN in Geneva, the Geneva Core Group on…
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International Day to Protect Education from Attack
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 9 September the International Day to Protect Education from Attack in 2020. The announcement coincided with the fifth anniversary of the Safe Schools Declaration, an inter-governmental commitment led by Norway and Argentina to protect education at all levels. Resolution 74/275 was introduced by the State of Qatar, co-sponsored by…
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International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration, Abuja in Nigeria and virtually
The International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration to be held in Abuja, Nigeria, on October 25-27, 2021, is the fourth in a series held to galvanize support for the Declaration and review progress in achieving its commitments.
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ECW HLFC Parallel Session
This parallel session on the impact of armed conflict on education that will take place on the second day of Education Cannot Wait (ECW) High- Level Financing Conference, on February 17that 10:15 am CET. The session will explore how to better protect education from attack, advance broader Education in Emergency goals and reach SDG 4:…
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Second Online Technical Cooperation Training Program on “Implementing the Safe Schools Declaration”
OnlineThe second Online Technical Cooperation Training Program on “Implementing the Safe Schools Declaration” will take place on 25 May, 1 and 8 June 2023. The training is co-hosted by the Spanish International Cooperation Agency (AECID) and the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) and co-sponsored by Argentina, Nigeria, and Norway. It is delivered…
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Second Online Technical Cooperation Training Program on “Implementing the Safe Schools Declaration”
OnlineThe second Online Technical Cooperation Training Program on “Implementing the Safe Schools Declaration” will take place on 25 May, 1 and 8 June 2023. The training is co-hosted by the Spanish International Cooperation Agency (AECID) and the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) and co-sponsored by Argentina, Nigeria, and Norway. It is delivered…
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Second Online Technical Cooperation Training Program on “Implementing the Safe Schools Declaration”
OnlineThe second Online Technical Cooperation Training Program on “Implementing the Safe Schools Declaration” will take place on 25 May, 1 and 8 June 2023. The training is co-hosted by the Spanish International Cooperation Agency (AECID) and the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) and co-sponsored by Argentina, Nigeria, and Norway. It is delivered…
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Observation of the Fourth UN International Day to Protect Education from Attack
Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland 8, Av. de la Paix 14, Geneva, SwitzerlandSAVE THE DATE FLYER
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Roundtable: Attaques sur l’education et le personnel enseignant
En vue de la journée internationale de la protection des écoles contres les attaques, et en réponse aux multiples attaques à l’éducation dans de nombreux pays, l’INEE, La Communauté de langue française de l’INEE et ses Points focaux pays ont le plaisir de vous inviter à participer à une table ronde : “Attaques sur l’éducation et le personnel enseignant- échanges…
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Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration
The Fifth International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration (SSD 2025) will take place on 25–26 November 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. This landmark event marks the 10th anniversary of the Safe Schools Declaration, a global commitment endorsed by 121 States to protect students, teachers, and schools during armed conflict. Hosted by the Government of Kenya alongside international…
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Presentación informe Save the Children – No a la guerra contra la infancia: ¿Seguridad para quién?
La presentación del informe “No a la Guerra contra la Infancia: ¿Seguridad para quién?” de Save the Children tendrá lugar en la sala Ernest Lluch del Congreso de los Diputados - Madrid, España, el jueves día 12 de febrero a las 17:00 horas (La programación del acto es de 2 horas). El acto contará con la apertura…
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Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict
As part of the 24th Meeting of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council (HRC61), an Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Children and Armed Conflict will take place on 10th March 2026. The session is scheduled to begin in the morning and will focus on the urgent need…
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Annual Day on the Rights of the Child
On March 9th, part of the Human Rights Council, the official program for the Annual Day on the Rights of the Child will feature two critical panel discussions (morning and afternoon) focused on safeguarding children in crisis. Ahead of the event, GCPEA has engaged in targeted advocacy with key speakers and partners—including the SRSG for…
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The Key to My Freedom – Approaches to Ensuring that Every Child Can Access Safe, Inclusive Education in Times of Conflict
Palais des Nations, Room VIIIThe event focuses on the critical need for inclusive and safe education for children living in areas of armed conflict. Recognising that displacement, trauma, and a lack of resources often exclude the most vulnerable—including children with disabilities, those without parental care, and survivors of sexual violence—this session aims to bridge the gap between policy and…



