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Early day motion · EDM 2442 · 8 Dec 2025

Kidnapping of school children in Nigeria

Tabled by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) 11 signatures

The motion

That this House expresses its deep concern at the recent mass kidnapping of hundreds of school children and teachers in Nigeria; condemns the targeting of schools and the abduction of children, which constitutes a grave violation of human rights and international humanitarian norms; notes the urgent warnings issued by UNICEF regarding the escalating threats to children’s safety and education in the region; highlights how we should work with international partners, including child-protection agencies, to support efforts aimed at securing the safe release of all those still held captive; and urges the Government to strengthen of measures to protect schools and learners from armed groups across the world to help them access education free from violence, fear, or intimidation.

Signatories (11)

Source: the official Early Day Motions database.