Statement by Commissioner Janez Lenarčič on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack

Published on September 9, 2020

Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management, has issued the following statement:

“On the occasion of the first International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the EU reaffirms the right to quality education for all and the importance of ensuring safe learning environments in humanitarian emergencies and protracted crises.

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