Gaza: UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said today that education for Palestinian refugees has faced increasing attacks over the past few years. In a post on X on Saturday, Lazzarini said more than 600,000 children in Gaza have been deprived of formal education for more than two years.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Lazzarini noted that these children are living through deep trauma amid the rubble, and that returning them to a safe learning environment is a top priority for UNRWA. He emphasized the importance of addressing the educational needs of these children to mitigate the long-term impacts of their disrupted learning experiences.
Lazzarini added that currently 65,000 children are in UNRWA's temporary learning spaces in Gaza. Additionally, nearly 300,000 other children are receiving basic lessons in reading, writing, and arithmetic through digital platforms. This dual approach aims to provide some semblance of normalcy and educational continuity in the lives of these affected children.
