Paris (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 26 March 2026) Number of children and children young man People are out school It rose worldwide for the seventh year in a row, reaching 273 millionAccording to a new report from the United Nations education UNESCO Agency.
Global 2026 education The GEM report finds that one in six school-age children are excluded from educationWhile only two out of three complete secondary education. progress It has slowed in most areas since then 2015With conflict and population growth being among the main drivers.
The report notes that, including in Sub-Saharan Africa, “progress in keeping children in school has slowed in almost every region.” Africa Particularly affected.
In conflict areas, the situation becomes even more dangerous Millions The number of children out of school is higher than official figures indicate.
Despite these setbacks, UNESCO has highlighted the significant gains made over the past two decades. School enrollment has risen sharply globally, with “more than 25 additional children going to school every minute” since 2000.
Some countries have achieved remarkable achievement progressReducing school dropout rates and expanding access everyone levels education.
However, the report warns that no single policy can address exclusion, and urges tailored approaches and sustainable investment to ensure this. everyone Children can learn.