Global Surge in Attacks on Education Continues, Rising More Than 40 Percent Worldwide

A recent report from Human Rights Watch highlights a significant increase in attacks on education worldwide. The number of attacks rose by more than 40 percent globally between 2024 and 2025. At least 8,500 attacks on education were documented during this period. Further details on the report, including specific locations and circumstances, are available from the source. The report, titled Education Under Attack 2026, provides more information on the global surge in attacks on education, including the situation in areas such as Gaza, where the education system has been severely impacted.