Available data:
The United Nations reports attacks against schools as one of six grave violations against children in armed conflict. See, here (> Countries)
Human Rights Standards:
Articles 6 (1) & 9 (1), International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; Articles 6, 19 & 38, Convention on the Rights of the Child; Article 22 (3), African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child; Article 8 (2) (b) (ix), Rome Statute; Articles 48, 51 & 52, Protocol 1 of the Geneva Convention
Areas of Focus:
Types of Indicator:
Military attacks on students and teachers include not only deliberate attacks but also reported incidents of placing students and teachers in harm’s way by exposing them to return fire