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Since Russian forces invaded Ukraine in 2022, children have continued to bear the brunt of the crisis \u2013 unable to attend school regularly, learn safely or experience a sense of normalcy.<\/p>\n
Air raid alarms disrupt classes. Many schools, especially in frontline areas, remain closed because of hostilities or the lack of adequate shelters, forcing almost one million children to study online, according to the UN Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF).<\/p>\n
In 2025 alone, more than 340 educational facilities were damaged or destroyed, further disrupting children\u2019s lives and their right to education. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the UN has verified that around 2,800 schools have been damaged, though the actual number is likely much higher.<\/p>\n
\u201cSchools must be protected spaces where children can learn safely, even during war. In times of crises, education provides a lifeline and sense of normalcy to children,\u201d said Munir Mammadzade, UNICEF Representative in Ukraine.<\/p>\n
A critical lifeline<\/h2>\n
\u201cDespite the challenges, children in Ukraine are determined to continue learning \u2013 whether in school or online, in classrooms or in shelters. They are hopeful for a future where they can achieve their dreams,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
UNICEF\u2019s response, alongside government and local partners, has enabled more than half a million children to access inclusive formal or non-formal education, including in-person safe learning, helping them catch up on lost learning through remedial education.<\/p>\n
As Ukraine enters another winter of war, UNICEF continues to provide vital cash assistance to help families prepare for the cold months. In October alone, 22,557 households received winter cash support. So far in the 2024\u20132025 winter season, UNICEF has assisted a total of 43,337 households \u2014 reaching 140,234 people, including 63,416 children, 30,738 of them girls.<\/p>\n
Protecting schools and children\u2019s right to education is not optional during war \u2013 it is imperative, UNICEF stressed, urging international partners to continue supporting Ukraine\u2019s education sector as a \u201cnon-negotiable investment\u201d in children and the country\u2019s future.
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