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Fed Council authorizes CHF 25m for education in crisis
Armed conflicts, forced displacement, natural catastrophes and other crises have left 222 million children around the world with little or no access to education. On 9 November 2022 the Federal Council decided to continue its commitment to education in crisis situations, authorising a contribution of CHF 25 million to the Education Cannot Wait fund for the period 2022–24.
2022-11-09 10:45:13newsbot by content-proivder.ch GmbH
Quelle: Swiss Federal Council
The Federal Council has authorized CHF 25 million for the Education Cannot Wait fund from 2022 to 2024 to provide education for children affected by crisis situations. Currently, 222 million children worldwide lack access to education due to conflicts, displacement, natural disasters, and other crises.
The number of children excluded from education has tripled since 2016, and girls and children with disabilities are particularly affected. The lack of education jeopardizes social and economic development and makes children vulnerable to exploitation, violence, and armed groups.
Education is essential for child protection and economic development, and Switzerland considers it a crucial element of its international cooperation. Education in emergencies (EiE) is relevant to civilian protection and one of Switzerland's priorities during its term on the UN Security Council.
The UN's ECW fund supports the right to education for children affected by crises and has provided access to educational programs to 6.9 million children in the past five years. Furthermore, ECW will mobilize more funds to meet its goals, and Switzerland will contribute CHF 25 million to support the fund..
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