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Thursday, 12 Dec 2024

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We Need to Talk About Children Born of War

Every day, children are born in war and armed conflict, in Ukraine, on the Gaza Strip, in South Sudan, in Myanmar and elsewhere. Some of these children might have parents who are enemies, that is, parents who are on opposite sides of the conflict. Some of these children might have ...

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Thursday, 31 Oct 2024

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473 million Children Live in Conflict Zones

The world is suffering from escalating levels of conflict. The Civil war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the bombing of Gaza have all significantly contributed to dramatic increase in battle deaths in recent years. Moreover, 2023 witnessed the highest number of state-based conflicts – 59 ...

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Children Affected by Armed Conflict, 1990–2023

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Thursday, 12 Dec 2024

We Need to Talk About Children Born of War

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Children Affected by Armed Conflict, 1990–2023

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2023

Pathways towards Strengthening Girl’s Education in Afghanistan. Post-workshop Report

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2023

Children Affected by Armed Conflict, 1990–2022

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Wednesday, 27 Nov 2024 09:00–10:00 UTC+01

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Education Under Siege: Protecting Learning in Palestine, Myanmar and Beyond

How are academic institutions and individuals targeted in Palestine and Myanmar? Join us for the launch of the Scholars at Risk 'Free to Think 2024'.

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Tuesday, 13 Aug 2024

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Funding Secured to Study Attacks on Education in Africa

PRIO has received funding for an innovative new project titled Conflict-related attacks on education and children’s lost life opportunities. The multi-year ‘EdAttack’ project is funded by the Research Council of Norway.

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Thursday, 14 Dec 2023

Palestinian children playing inside a destroyed house in the Askar refugee camp, October 2023. Photo: © 2023 SOPA Images via Getty Images

Number of Grave Violations against Children in Conflict Rose 13% in 2022 to Average 76 a Day

New report shows 27,638 grave violations against children in conflict took place in 2022.

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Thursday, 31 Oct 2024

473 million Children Live in Conflict Zones

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Friday, 21 Jun 2024

PRIO awarded FRIPRO funding for two groundbreaking projects

The Research Council of Norway announced funding for 21 new projects this week. PRIO was delighted at the funding of two of its projects.

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Thursday, 14 Dec 2023

Palestinian children are playing inside a destroyed house following an attack by Israeli forces in the Askar refugee camp, West Bank. Photo: Nasser Ishtayeh / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images

More and More Children at Risk of Conflict

News reporting from around the world constantly and painfully reminds us about the heavy toll paid by children in current conflicts, such as in Ethiopia, Ukraine, and Gaza. In addition to being directly exposed to grave violations such as killing and maiming, recruitment by armed groups, sexual violence, abduction, attacks ...