UNICEF: 24 million children without education
World
January 12, 2016 01:28
In conflict zones, one in four children between six and fifteen years no access to education. In South Sudan, the percentage of children not going to school with 51 the highest. The problems are too large in Niger (47 percent), Sudan (41) and Afghanistan (40).
,, If children are unable to learn reading and writing skills, they risk losing their future , says Jo Bourne, head of UNICEF education.,, They also miss the opportunity to contribute to their economies and societies as they mature. ''
UNICEF wants to humanitarian aid projects more attention and money is spent on education.,, If children do not attend school, they are at increased risk of abuse, exploitation and recruitment into armed groups , says Bourne.,, Also provides teaching children stability and structure in order to cope with the trauma which they have contracted. ''
- 24 million children in crisis areas in 22 countries do not attend school. According to research from UN UNICEF.
In conflict zones, one in four children between six and fifteen years no access to education. In South Sudan, the percentage of children not going to school with 51 the highest. The problems are too large in Niger (47 percent), Sudan (41) and Afghanistan (40).
,, If children are unable to learn reading and writing skills, they risk losing their future , says Jo Bourne, head of UNICEF education.,, They also miss the opportunity to contribute to their economies and societies as they mature. ''
UNICEF wants to humanitarian aid projects more attention and money is spent on education.,, If children do not attend school, they are at increased risk of abuse, exploitation and recruitment into armed groups , says Bourne.,, Also provides teaching children stability and structure in order to cope with the trauma which they have contracted. ''
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