Conflict Puts Over 100 Million Children At Risk of Education Disruption In Arab Region — UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned that intensifying regional conflicts have severely disrupted education across Arab states, affecting more than 100 million children and threatening long-term learning systems. In a report released on Monday, the agency said at least 15 countries have been impacted, with 52 million school-age children experiencing…

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NATCOM-UNESCO, Security Agencies Advocate Peace Education

The National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM-UNESCO), in collaboration with key security agencies, has emphasised peace education and cultural reorientation as key strategies for addressing Nigeria’s growing violence and insecurity. Speaking at the opening of a two-day national conference on Wednesday in Mararaba, the Secretary-General of NATCOM-UNESCO, Mr Lateef Olagunju, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to fostering…

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