#ProtectSchools

1,575 views · Published 16 November 2016 · 1:14 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: Human Rights Watch · 2016 · News & Politics

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Around the world, schools are attacked or being occupied by military forces and armed groups in conflict zones. It endangers the lives of students, their teachers, and denies hundreds of thousands of children their right to education.

French President Hollande should strengthen the protections of schools and universities from military use during armed conflict. It's time for France to #ProtectSchools and sign the Safe Schools Declaration.

Act now: https://hrw.org/ProtectSchools

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