- UNICEF has issued a stark warning that approximately 100,000 children in Lebanon are at risk of missing the upcoming school year.
- This crisis is due to extensive damage to schools from recent conflicts, with urgent repairs needed by September, as reported by Xinhua.
- According to EFE, a nationwide assessment conducted in June by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, with UNICEF's support, found 340 schools damaged, including 17 completely destroyed.
- Mehr News Agency highlighted that the worst-hit areas include Nabatieh, South Lebanon, Bekaa, Baalbek-Hermel, Beirut, and Mount Lebanon.
- UNICEF is calling for immediate action to address the educational needs of these vulnerable children, emphasizing that prolonged absence from school increases risks like child labor and early marriage.
- Marcoluigi Corsi, UNICEF's Representative in Lebanon, stressed that schools are vital for children's learning, safety, and recovery from crises, urging immediate investment for rehabilitation.
Lebanon's Children Face School Crisis
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A staggering 100,000 children in Lebanon are at risk of missing the upcoming school year, as recent conflicts have extensively damaged 340 schools, with 17 completely destroyed. UNICEF is urgently calling for immediate investment to repair these vital educational facilities by September, warning that prolonged absence from school significantly increases children's vulnerability to child labor and early marriage.
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