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More than 1,000 days of war in Sudan have left at least eight million school-aged children out of classrooms, with displaced children facing disproportionate impacts. In Darfur, nearly three-quarters of schools have been damaged or destroyed since April 2023, leaving five out of six children without access to education. Parents report keeping children at home due to safety concerns, as schools are no longer secure spaces for learning or protection.

The UN has verified 67 attacks on schools in Sudan since 2024, with over 154 instances of military use of educational facilities, though the actual number is likely higher. These attacks deprive children of safety, social development, and essential services like school feeding programs, healthcare, and mental health support. Over half of Sudan’s teachers remain unpaid, yet many continue teaching despite the challenges.

This year, the UN and partners have re-enrolled over a million Sudanese children in some form of learning, but the scale of disruption remains severe. The Deputy Secretary-General emphasized that the war’s consequences are disproportionately borne by women and children, who had no role in starting it but suffer its worst effects.

Mohammed called on the Security Council to end the conflict, create conditions for peace, and restore education for Sudan’s children. She stressed that education is lifesaving and foundational for future stability, urging immediate action to prevent the loss of another generation.