"It's hard when there are air raids. But learning something is better than nothing," says Veronika, 15. Having a safe school enables children in Ukraine to continue learning. Being with their peers and teachers helps them to develop and thrive.

It's International Day to #ProtectEducationFromAttack. Arkhip, 9, from the Kharkiv region has not been able to attend in-person classes for 929 days. Constant attacks have forced children like him to study online. Children need safe spaces so they can continue learning.

Thousands of schools in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed since the escalation of the war in 2022. Schools must be protected from attacks. Children need a safe learning environment so they can enjoy their right to education. #ProtectEducationFromAttack

929 days That's how long Zlata has not been able to attend in-person classes because of the war in Ukraine. "I want to go back to school and help rebuild the schools that were destroyed. Not going to school makes me sad," says the 11-year-old. #ProtectEducationFromAttack

929. 660. 548. 480. 313. These heartbreaking numbers are the total days that Zlata, Hayat, Abdelgader, Delphine & Saif have been out of school. Every child, everywhere, deserves to be safe, protected and supported to learn in school with their friends. unicef.org/stories/school…

Blended learning has resumed in the Kherson region after schools were closed following the escalation of the war in 2022. UNICEF provided kits to support teachers. With Global Partnership for Education support, we also opened a Digital Learning Centre in a school shelter.

“Every child affected by conflict deserves our full attention; this is our collective responsibility & the children of #Ukraine are no exception. That’s why we are visiting the country & will continue to collaborate w/partners like UNICEF Ukraine to ensure that every child can access

#ECW Mission Delegation, led by Yasmine Sherif visits an ECW-supported school in #Kyiv🇺🇦. W/Education Cannot Wait funding, UNICEF Ukraine & @CaritasUkraine have provided mental health & psychosocial support+learning materials–helping children heal from trauma & promoting social cohesion

#ECW delegation, led by Yasmine Sherif meet w/school staff, teachers & students at a school during Education Cannot Wait's mission to #Ukraine🇺🇦. In 2023, supported by Education Cannot Wait, UNICEF Ukraine & @CaritasUkraine provided #MHPSS & learning materials to continue the education of

"Having seen the harsh realities of this war and having a 10-year-old grandson, I believe education is essential to maintaining a sense of normalcy." Children in Ukraine can continue learning, thanks to the dedication of teachers and school leaders. ⬇️ unicef.org/ukraine/en/sto…

Celebrating #navratri this year after nearly a decade! It’s a beautiful blend of dance form #garba, worship, culture, and tradition. Grateful to my friends and family for making this celebration unforgettable. 😊

Veronika’s Safe Space 🏫💖 Learn how Education Cannot Wait investments, delivered by UNICEF Ukraine & strategic partners, are supporting crisis-affected girls & boys – like 6yo Veronika – to access vital #MHPSS support & improving learning outcomes despite the challenges of war in

A school in Odesa was damaged by last night's attack. The anti-shatter film that UNICEF installed with Education Cannot Wait support kept broken glass in window frames, reducing classroom damage and risk to children's safety. Children must be able to continue learning safely amid war.

❄️ This winter is the latest threat to children’s right to education in Ukraine Thanks to support from Bundesentwicklungsministerium via KfW Development Bank and Norway MFA, an additional 100 schools will receive grants, bringing the total to 800 facilities winterized. #ForEveryChild #Education

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