Norway urges states to endorse school protection in war, following Israeli strikes on Gaza

During a UN Security Council discussion yesterday, Norway highlighted that in 2021, the council unanimously passed Resolution 2601, condemning attacks and threats against schools, educational facilities, and civilians associated with them.

“The Safe School Declaration is endorsed by 120 states,” Norway said, urging all nations to adopt it.

This declaration represents a political commitment among governments to protect students, teachers, schools, and universities from attacks during armed conflicts.

Yesterday the #UNSC discussed last week's attack on Al-Tabi’in School in #Gaza.#Resolution2601 was unanimously adopted by the UNSC in 2021. It strongly condemns attacks against schools.
The #SafeSchoolDeclaration is endorsed by 120 states. 🇳🇴calls on all states to endorse. pic.twitter.com/FBEsE7t3iq
— NorwayUN (@NorwayUN) August 14, 2024