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Yemen's Education System in Crisis: Millions of Children Out of School

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 15:10 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 15:10 | 1 source | 1 article

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Years of conflict, displacement, and economic hardship have devastated Yemen's education system. Schools have been damaged or destroyed, teachers have gone unpaid, and families have been forced to prioritize survival over education. Millions of children are now out of school, increasing their vulnerability to exploitation, recruitment into armed groups, and early marriage. International organizations are struggling to provide assistance, but the scale of the crisis is overwhelming. The long-term consequences of this educational collapse will be felt for generations, hindering Yemen's recovery and development.

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Millions of children out of school: Yemen's education system on its knees Foto: France 24
France 24 19 mar. 2026, 15:10 (1 day ago)

Millions of children out of school: Yemen's education system on its knees

Since 2015 and the outbreak of war between the Houthis, who control the north of Yemen, and the internationally recognised government in the south, the country's education system has been steadily collapsing. According to UNICEF, nearly 4 million Yemeni children are currently out of school, amounting to 40 percent of the under-18 population.

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