{"id":51704,"date":"2022-06-14T07:51:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T07:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/?p=51704"},"modified":"2025-12-05T16:17:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:17:33","slug":"the-importance-of-childrens-right-to-education-in-armed-conflicts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/the-importance-of-childrens-right-to-education-in-armed-conflicts\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of children\u2019s right to education in armed conflicts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>In <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\"><strong>armed conflicts<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\"><strong>education<\/strong><\/a><strong> is frequently not considered to be as important as other rights and it is often overlooked. Nevertheless, education in these situations is vital for every <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\"><strong>child<\/strong><\/a><strong> since it provides them with much more than the right to learn. It is of major importance for their <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/childrens-mental-wellbeing\/\"><strong>psychological<\/strong><\/a><strong> and physical well-being. Likewise, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\"><strong>education<\/strong><\/a><strong> provides social <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/protection\/\"><strong>protection<\/strong><\/a><strong> to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\"><strong>children<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education in emergencies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Education in emergencies is an essential life-saving response that should be seen as a priority, it is used in situations of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\">armed conflicts<\/a> or disasters caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/focus-on\/environment\/\">natural hazards<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/the-impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-child-mortality-and-its-collateral-damage\/\">pandemics<\/a>. These situations destroy, in a short period of time, children\u2019s life, care and education facilities; interrupting, denying, and hindering the fulfillment of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">the right to education<\/a> (British Institute of International and Comparative Law,2020). Consequently, the aim of emergency education is to protect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> and safeguard their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">right to education.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The high number of countries affected by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\">armed conflicts<\/a> leaves many children out of school; in the decade of 2008, thirty-five countries suffered conflicts and the average duration of these conflicts was of twelve years (UNESCO, 2012). Consequently, almost 50 million children of primary and lower-secondary age are out of school, of which 28.5 million are primary-age, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/girls-rights\/\">girls<\/a> accounting for half of them(Save the Children, 2014).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education as a tool to provide psychological protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\">Armed conflicts<\/a> have a serious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/childrens-mental-wellbeing\/\">psychological<\/a> impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> due to multiple reasons, such as wartime stress, their parents\u2019 or close relatives\u2019 death or long-term separation from their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/family-and-childrensrights\/\">families<\/a>. Likewise, many children are highly exposed to combat or take an active part in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\">conflicts<\/a>. They suffer constant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/humanium-advocates-to-prevent-violence-against-children-with-the-children-and-violence-working-group\/\">violence<\/a>, either as a victim or a witness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, many of them are kidnapped, tortured, or arrested. In countries affected by armed conflicts, one-quarter of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> have reported that they have been subjected to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/abuse\/\">torture<\/a>, over half of them stated that they have been threatened by the armed forces, and 16% of children have been imprisoned in areas of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\">conflicts<\/a> (Macksoud, 2000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these situations make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> extremely insecure and vulnerable, triggering the development of certain phobias, as well as fearful and anxiety reactions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">Education<\/a> can notably reduce the psychosocial impact of trauma and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/displaced-children\/\">displacement<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">Children<\/a> are in the middle of their development process; thus, their personalities are being formed and their skills improve by learning. Since this development cannot be carried out in isolation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> need their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/family-and-childrensrights\/\">families<\/a> and schools to help them during their development process <strong>(<\/strong>UNHCR,1988)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">Education<\/a> promotes children\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/childrens-mental-wellbeing\/\">psychological well-being<\/a> by complying with two main objectives. Firstly, its objective is to act as a preventive measure to support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a>, so that they do not develop traumas or any other psychological problem, caused by the bad experiences they have suffered. Secondly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">education<\/a> provides special assistance to guarantee the full healing and recovery of children who have been injured or need special attention (UNHCR,1988).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cEducational programs shall be aimed to support healing processes and to establish a sense of normality. This should include establishing daily routines of family and community life, opportunities for expression and structured activities such as school, play and sports.\u201d <\/p><cite>&#8211; UNGA, 1996<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, children\u2019s emotional well-being is highly affected by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/protection\/\">protection<\/a> and care given by their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/family-and-childrensrights\/\">families<\/a>; in some situations, the child\u2019s family might be even more psychologically affected than their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a>. Thus, they might not be able to help their children psychologically cope with the situation they are going through. On the other hand, many children do not have close relatives to support them. Consequently, children require trained and specialized teachers to regularly support them during these times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education as a tool to provide social and physical protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">Education<\/a> is also essential to provide children with physical and social protection. When armed conflicts strike countries, they result in the absolute poverty and devastation of most of their population. Consequently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> are likely to suffer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/food\/\">malnutrition<\/a> and illnesses because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/family-and-childrensrights\/\">families<\/a> frequently lack the necessary resources to cover their children\u2019s essential necessities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> may be disregarded by their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/family-and-childrensrights\/\">families<\/a> as many of their family members may be physically or psychologically affected by conflicts and they may not be able to take care of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> in a proper way. Therefore, children need schools to offer them everything that their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/family-and-childrensrights\/\">families<\/a> are not able to. Besides, schools usually provide children <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/food\/\">food<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/water\/\">water<\/a>, and sanitation facilities so that their necessities are met.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1964320939-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> who have been directly exposed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\">conflicts<\/a> may have suffered physical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/violence\/\">violence<\/a> and require much more attention and care. They could need facilities such as prosthesis, physiotherapy, and rehabilitative work. Additionally, more psychological support shall be offered to them to help them accept and cope with their condition (Macksoud, 2000). Schools usually provide these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> with the special needs they require and give them special attention and care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, educational, and recreational activities have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/protection\/\">protective<\/a> role on children and adolescents. They support children who have physical or mental health problems and can reveal which of the students that attend schools are being subjected to abuses or exploitation outside of schools and help them escape from these abuses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, education has the power of saving lives and avoiding children\u2019s injuries, by providing an alternative to children who may otherwise be recruited into armed conflicts by militias. Likewise, education highly decreases the chances of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-prostitution\/\">prostitution<\/a>, early pregnancies, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-and-addictions\/\">alcohol and drug abuse<\/a> (Margaret, 2001).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education can help former child soldiers and vulnerable groups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">Children<\/a> who have been recruited in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\">armed conflicts<\/a> have been subjected to heavy indoctrination programs that worship <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/violence\/\">violence<\/a>; consequently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> start to have feelings of revenge and aggression<strong> (<\/strong>Macksoud, 2000). Therefore, education can help former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-soldier\/\">child soldiers<\/a> to normalize life and reintegrate back into society; recreational and cultural activities improve their self-esteem and support them to develop an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/identity\/\">identity<\/a> different from that of the soldier (UNGA, 1996).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">education<\/a> can also help other vulnerable groups to integrate into society, such as refugees, or internally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/displaced-children\/\">displaced persons<\/a>, by teaching them the new culture and language (sometimes through special programs) and by providing safe environments where they could feel integrated and build friendships in the new community in which they are living.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The importance of peace education for the future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is of utmost importance to ensure that the educational content in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\">armed conflicts<\/a> is not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/discrimination\/\">discriminatory<\/a>, nor includes stereotypes, or uses humiliating images of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/the-principle-of-non-discrimination\/\">certain groups<\/a> in society. It is essential to educate students on the values of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/peace\/\">peace<\/a>, responsible citizenship, equality, and tolerance in all circumstances. However, in situations of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\">conflict<\/a>, this is even more important because it promotes respect for others, as well as peace building, and conflict resolution, and prevents other conflicts from arising. Nevertheless, it is unquestionable that when schools are used as tools for the indoctrination of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-rights\/\">children<\/a> and as an incitement of hatred, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-in-war\/\">conflicts<\/a> are likely to arise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/right-to-education\/\">Education<\/a> is the main engine in the shaping of children\u2019s minds; teaching students in the culture of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/peace\/\">peace<\/a> is more than just the absence of war, it is teaching them how to coexist with people who have different sex, race, language, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/children-and-religions\/\">religion<\/a>, or culture than them, by remarking the ideas that we are all equal and shall be respectful with each other.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wars have first been developed in the minds of men. Therefore,<em> \u201cIt is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed<\/em>.\u201d (UNESCO Constitution, 1945).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201c<em>The wide diffusion of culture, and the education of humanity for justice and liberty and peace are indispensable to the dignity of man and constitute a sacred duty which all the nations must fulfil in a spirit of mutual assistance and concern<\/em>.\u201d <\/p><cite>&#8211; UNESCO Constitution, 1945<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>At Humanium, we support children\u2019s right to education, especially those children who are suffering conflicts. Humanium is currently working on creating a world where all children can enjoy their right to education, regardless of the situation they are going through. We have therefore a strong commitment to raising awareness of this right so that it can be respected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1916588462-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, we strive to build resilience in one&#8217;s mind and body in order to avoid trauma in the aftermath of armed conflicts. If you want to support us in the implementation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/childrens-rights\/\">children\u2019s rights<\/a> worldwide,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/humanium.us6.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=a73a87b9127de4e8ff90fc276&amp;id=901d39ca1c\">subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;become a member or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/participate\/volunteer\/\">volunteer<\/a>. You can also consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/child-sponsorship\/\">sponsoring a child<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/donation\/\">making a donation<\/a>. Join us in taking action for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/childrens-rights\/\">children\u2019s rights<\/a>&nbsp;worldwide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Written by Marina P\u00e9rez Ortega<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">British Institute of International and Comparative Law, <em>Protecting Education in Insecurity and Armed Conflict<\/em>, An International Law Handbook, second edition, retrieved from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.right-to-education.org\/sites\/right-to-education.org\/files\/resource-attachments\/PEIC_BIICL_international_law_handbook_2020_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.right-to-education.org\/sites\/right-to-education.org\/files\/resource-attachments\/PEIC_BIICL_international_law_handbook_2020_en.pdf<\/a>, accessed on 15\/04\/2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">MACKSOUD (2000), <em>Helping Children Cope With The Stresses Of War- A Manual For Parents And Children<\/em>. New York, UNICEF, retrieved from: <a href=\"https:\/\/factsforlife.org\/pdf\/Helping_Children_Cope_with_the_Stresses_of_War.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/factsforlife.org\/pdf\/Helping_Children_Cope_with_the_Stresses_of_War.pdf<\/a>, accessed on 12\/04\/2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">MARGARET (2001), Chapter 1 \u201cEducation in Emergencies\u201d. In: <em>Learning for a future: refugee education in developing countries<\/em>. UNHCR, retrieved from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/4a1d5ba36.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/4a1d5ba36.pdf<\/a>, accessed on 12\/04\/2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">SAVE THE CHILDREN (2013), <em>Attacks On education the impact of conflict and grave violations on children\u2019s futures, <\/em>London, 2013, retrieved from: <a href=\"https:\/\/resourcecentre.savethechildren.net\/pdf\/attacks_on_education_final_1.pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/resourcecentre.savethechildren.net\/pdf\/attacks_on_education_final_1.pdf\/<\/a>, accessed on 13\/04\/2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">UNESCO (2012), EFA Global Monitoring Report: <em>The hidden crisis: Armed conflict and education<\/em>: France, 2012, retrieved from: <a href=\"https:\/\/unesdoc.unesco.org\/ark:\/48223\/pf0000190743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/unesdoc.unesco.org\/ark:\/48223\/pf0000190743<\/a>, accessed on 11\/04\/2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">UNESCO (1945), Constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific &amp; Cultural Organization,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">retrieved from: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.un-documents.net\/unesco-c.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.un-documents.net\/unesco-c.htm<\/a>, accessed on 15\/04\/2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">UNGA (1996),&nbsp; Doc. A\/51\/306, <em>Impact of armed conflict on children<\/em>, <em>Report of the expert of the Secretary-General, Ms. Gra\u00e7a Machel <\/em>(Resolution 48\/157), retrieved from: <a href=\"https:\/\/digitallibrary.un.org\/record\/223213#record-files-collapse-header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/digitallibrary.un.org\/record\/223213#record-files-collapse-header<\/a>, accessed on 11\/04\/2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">UNHCR (1988), <em>Refugee Children: Guidelines on Protection and Care<\/em>, retrieved from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/protection\/children\/3b84c6c67\/refugee-children-guidelines-protection-care.html,p.13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/protection\/children\/3b84c6c67\/refugee-children-guidelines-protection-care.html,p.13<\/a>, accessed on 15\/04\/2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In armed conflicts, education is frequently not considered to be as important as other rights and it is often overlooked. Nevertheless, education in these situations is vital for every child since it provides them with much more than the right to learn. It is of major importance for their psychological and physical well-being. 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