UNICEF sounds alarm over funding cuts as six million children face denial of school by 2026
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The UN children\u2019s agency UNICEF has issued a warning that continued cuts to global education funding could force up to six million children out of school by the end of 2026, Khaama Press reported.<\/p>\n
In a statement posted on X on Sunday, December 28, UNICEF said children in crisis-hit regions, including Somalia and Palestine, face losing access to schooling and essential services provided through schools.<\/p>\n
UNICEF stressed that education for every child is \u201clife-saving and life-changing,\u201d urging donors and governments to shield learning systems from the impacts of conflict and humanitarian crises.<\/p>\n
According to the agency, schools in fragile settings often serve as more than learning spaces, providing food, psychosocial support, and a sense of safety for vulnerable children.<\/p>\n
Prolonged conflicts, displacement, climate shocks, and economic pressures have already disrupted education for millions worldwide, with funding gaps widening as humanitarian needs increase.<\/p>\n
UNICEF warned that shrinking budgets threaten not only education but also children\u2019s access to nutrition, mental health care, and protection services linked to schools.<\/p>\n
The agency said the loss of these services could deepen long-term inequalities, increasing risks of child labour, early marriage, and exploitation.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, UNICEF called on international donors to urgently reverse funding cuts and prioritize education as a core humanitarian response.<\/p>\n
It added that sustained investment in children\u2019s education is critical to preventing a \u201clost generation\u201d and ensuring stability and recovery in crisis-affected societies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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