Global Attacks on Education Facilities and Personnel Rise by 40%
A new study reveals a 40% increase in attacks targeting education facilities, students, and staff worldwide. More than 8,556 incidents were recorded in 2024 and 2025, affecting at least 10,600 individuals who were killed, injured, abducted, or arrested. These incidents were reported across 83 countries, with specific nations experiencing the highest number of attacks.
Attacks on education globally have increased by 40%, according to new research. Over 8,556 incidents were recorded during 2024 and 2025, resulting in at least 10,600 students and staff being killed, injured, abducted, arrested, or otherwise harmed.
The study indicated that these attacks took place in 83 countries. The nations with the highest reported incidences include Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine, and Ukraine.
(Source: The Guardian World, citing a GCPEA study)
