![]() And I reiterate that education is not only a fundamental right for children, but also the foundation for sustainable peace, stability and development. ![]() I call on Member States and the international community to join forces to protect schools and to protect students and teachers from violence. Children’s rights to an education free from violence, benefitting boys and girls alike, must be upheld. ![]() It is a fitting moment to remind parties to conflict, whether armed forces or armed groups, that attacks on schools and their personnel must end, and be prevented. This event is timely, as it follows the adoption of Security Council resolution 2601 on the protection of education in armed conflict and the 4th International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration. It is an honour to take part in this meeting to recommit to the protection of schools, teachers and students in times of conflict.
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