UNICEF's latest report reveals that 52 million children worldwide are out of school due to ongoing conflicts in regions like Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Myanmar. The study highlights the severe disruption to education caused by wars, with many schools damaged or repurposed. With over 473 million children living in conflict zones, UNICEF calls for urgent action to prevent a generation from being lost to war and to protect their right to education.
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