UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict

What is the News?

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a unique first-of-its-kind resolution called “Resolution 2601”.

What does Resolution 2601 call for?

Resolution 2601 calls for the protection of education in armed conflict. It also,

-Condemns attacks against schools, children and teachers.

-Urges parties to armed conflict to immediately stop such violence and to safeguard the right to education.

-Urges the Member States to create domestic legal frameworks that should include comprehensive measures to prevent attacks and protect schools, children, teachers as well as related civilians during armed conflict and in post-conflict phases.

Why was this resolution needed?

As per Education under Attack Report 2020, more than 22,000 students, teachers, and academics were injured, killed or harmed in attacks on education during armed conflict or insecurity over the past five years.

The Report of the Secretary-General 2020 and 2021 on ‘Children and armed conflict’ also reported a significant increase in the number of attacks against schools.

So, the resolution has been adopted.

Source: This post is based on the article “UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict” published in Business Standard on 1st November 2021