International Day to Protect Education from Attack : 09 September

International Day to Protect Education from Attack : 09 September

• The UN recognized International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed on 9 September. The Day was celebrated for the first time in 2020.
• Purpose: to raise awareness regarding the importance of safeguarding schools as places of protection and safety for students and educators and the need to keep education at the top of the public agenda.
• The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 9 September as International Day to Protect Education from Attack on 29 May 2020.
• UN calls for action to prevent attacks on education and to do more to mobilize resources for humanitarian funding and education programs.
• UNESCO and UNICEF will facilitate the annual observance of the Day in close collaboration with partners within and outside the UN system.