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Motion · S5M-22631 · 4 Sep 2020

International Day to Protect Education from Attack

Lodged by Ruth Maguire Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises 9 September as International Day to Protect Education from Attack; considers that the protracted nature of conflicts today is affecting the futures of entire generations of children; further considers that, without access to education, a generation of children living in conflict will grow up without the skills they need to contribute to their countries and economies, exacerbating the already desperate situation for millions of children and their families; notes that this day draws attention to the plight of more than 75 million three-to-18-year-olds living in 35 crisis-affected countries and to their urgent need of educational support; expresses concern regarding the effects of continued violence on these children and their ability to access education, the consequences of which it considers require special attention beyond the needs of learners whose establishments were temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and sends a clear message emphasising 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.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.