This #InternationalDayOfEducation, we focus our attention on Tigray’s debilitated education system. 

The war on Tigray has put an entire generation at risk. Recent statistics reveal that 47.7% of children are out of school. Schools are destroyed, resources are decimated, and thousands of teachers are unaccounted for. Children continue to endure unimaginable trauma, including hunger, displacement, and fear. Many children are forced to drop out of school to survive on wild berries or search for work, while others are entirely deprived of education under occupation. The devastation is not limited to infrastructure but extends to the emotional and mental well-being of Tigray’s youth, whose futures hang in the balance. Rebuilding the education system is not just about repairing destroyed buildings but about addressing the deep scars of war, restoring hope, and ensuring  Tigray’s children have the opportunity to heal, learn, and thrive.

We call for a collective effort to ensure:

🔴 Increased support from the Ethiopian government and international donors to rebuild infrastructure and provide essential resources.
🔴 Full implementation of the Pretoria Agreement to restore stability, access to education, and unfettered humanitarian aid.  
🔴 Mental health and psychosocial support for students, teachers, and families to heal from the trauma of war.
🔴 All children, regardless of their religion, can attend school.

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