Attacks on education, pupils and staff around the world up by 40%, says study (opens original article in a new tab)

Global attacks on education rose by 40% in 2024-2025, with 8,556 incidents and 10,600 students and staff harmed, according to a study.

• Attacks on education globally increased by 40% in 2024-2025 with 8,556 incidents and 10,600 students/staff harmed
• Ukraine and Palestine reported the highest number of attacks, with 900 and 2,400 incidents respectively
• Military forces and armed groups occupied schools nearly doubling to 1,912 cases, with high explosives and drones frequently used