International Day to Protect Education from Attack

First ever ‘International Day to Protect Education from Attack’ was observed by United Nations on September 9, 2020.
This day was established by the adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution 74/275.
This resolution was presented by the State of Qatar and 62 co-sponsoring countries.
Co-facilitators of the day
In order to recognize the importance of raising awareness on the need to preserve education and protect it from any attack, UN resolution has designated UNESCO and UNICEF to serve as co-facilitators of the observance of this day annually.
The resolution also asks stakeholders to keep this issue at the top international agenda and ask them to act for alleviating the plight of students affected by armed conflicts.

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