Gaza Education Crisis: UN Partners Urge Immediate Lift of Restrictions

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The United Nations and its humanitarian aid partners issued an urgent plea on January 16, 2026, calling for the immediate lifting of restrictions on school supplies entering the Gaza Strip. Despite the ongoing recovery efforts following a ceasefire in late 2025, a persistent ban on essential stationery and educational materials is preventing hundreds of thousands of children from returning to effective learning.
Key highlights from the UN update include:
Expanding Learning Spaces: OCHA reported that 440 learning spaces are now operational, serving approximately 270,000 students with support from over 6,300 teachers.
Gaza City Progress: So far in January 2026, 10 additional temporary learning sites have been renovated in the Gaza governorate.
Critical Shelter Needs: Alongside education, humanitarians are battling severe winter weather; over 1 million people still urgently require durable shelter solutions and home repairs.
Education Setbacks: UNICEF warns that without these supplies, over 637,000 children face an education setback that could last up to five years.
The UN continues to coordinate with authorities to ensure that "appropriate quantities and types of humanitarian goods," including basic school furniture and stationery, can finally reach those in need.
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