The UNICEF-UN Children's Fund has told governments around the world that more than 168 million children have been out of school for nearly a year due to the effects of the new coronavirus. We are asking you to secure as many opportunities as possible.
UNICEF surveyed more than 200 countries around the world about the status of school closures, including elementary and junior high schools, from March last year to last month, and has recently compiled a report.
According to the report, in 14 countries, mainly in Central and South America, such as Panama and El Salvador, most schools have been closed for nearly a year, and the number of children who cannot attend school is more than 168 million. I will.
In addition, UNICEF says that many of these countries have poor internet environments and that children are losing opportunities for distance learning at home.
He also pointed out that due to school closures, children lost the opportunity to have a well-balanced meal and escape from domestic violence. It should not be done, "he said, calling on governments to ensure that children have the opportunity to attend school as much as possible.