Save the Children says nearly 4 million children out of school in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The international non-governmental organization Save the Children said on Monday that approximately four million Syrian children are currently out of school, calling for urgent and coordinated efforts to reintegrate them into education.
Rasha Muhrez, the organization’s director in Syria, revealed that “Around 3.7 million children are out of school and they require immediate action to reintegrate them in school….this is more than half of the children at school age.”
Muhrez told AFP that “Some of the schools were used as shelters again due to the new wave of displaced people,” compounding the crisis and leaving fewer facilities available for educational purposes.
She urged transitional authorities in Syria to take swift and decisive action to reintegrate children into schools and restore their right to education.
Highlighting the broader crisis, Muhrez stated that the vast majority of Syrian children—around 7.5 million—are in immediate need of humanitarian assistance.
She added that this dire situation stems from nearly 14 years of conflict, compounded by natural disasters and an economic collapse that have stripped children of basic rights, including access to education.
The war has had a deeply traumatic impact on children, she emphasized, noting that many were born during the conflict and have grown into teenagers or young adults under its shadow. According to the organization, an estimated 6.4 million Syrian children require psychological support to cope with the long-term effects of war.
Save the Children also drew attention to the challenges posed by international sanctions on Syria under Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The organization stressed that these sanctions have significantly impeded humanitarian efforts, further exacerbating the suffering of the Syrian people.
“It’s very difficult for us to continue responding to the needs and to reach people in need with limited resources with these restrictive measures,” Muhrez said.