UN: 100 million children out of school due to war and climate damage

A new United Nations report reveals a staggering crisis in global education, with over 258 million children and young people worldwide having their schooling disrupted by conflicts and environmental devastation. The "Education Cannot Wait" fund's report indicates that 93 million of these children are completely out of school, a number that has surged by 21 million in just the past 18 months.

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The number of children affected by crises increased by 21 million in the last 18 months alone.

The report identifies conflicts, internal displacement, climate shocks, and persistent socio-economic crises as the main culprits behind this educational emergency. Nine countries, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, and Yemen, account for 60 percent of the total affected children.

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Conflict and violence are the main reasons why children are losing their schooling.

"Conflict and violence are the main reasons why children are losing their schooling," the report states. Maysa Jalbout, head of Education Cannot Wait, stressed that clear documentation shows how conflict and climate change are eroding hard-won educational gains in these nations. "The findings show us where the need is greatest and where efforts can have the most positive impact. The time has come to invest in the future of crisis-affected children," Jalbout urged.

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The findings show us where the need is greatest and where efforts can have the most positive impact. The time has come to invest in the future of crisis-affected children.