Lessons in War 2015: Military Use of Schools and Universities during Armed Conflict
This study examines the use of schools and universities for military purposes by government armed forces and opposition or pro-government armed groups during times of armed conflict or insecurity. Schools are used for barracks, logistics bases, operational headquarters, weapons and ammunition caches, detention and interrogation centres, firing and observation positions, and recruitment grounds.
The study highlights examples of good practice, in which governments have adopted policies that explicitly ban or restrict militaries from using education facilities.