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UN Calls for Safe Education in Syria's As-Sweida Governorate
WHY IT MATTERS
The UN's call highlights the need for safe and secure access to education for children in Syria's As-Sweida Governorate, where students are facing restrictions on movement and potential disruption to their exams, potentially affecting their future educational opportunities.
What happened
The United Nations in Syria has expressed concern over reports that students in As-Sweida Governorate are being prevented from reaching examination centers and facing restrictions on movement. This comes as students are set to take their Basic Education and General Secondary Education certificates.
The UN emphasizes that every child has the right to education and must be able to learn in a safe and supportive environment.
The organization is calling on all relevant stakeholders to ensure that children can exercise their right to education without disruption.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Statement by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, a.i. Marianne Ward on the exams in As-Sweida Governorate
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