UNICEF calls for schools to remain open

UNICEF calls for schools to remain open, In the statement, he said that in a crisis situation, difficult decisions have to be taken always. We recognize the unprecedented challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic is posing to education systems around the world. However, the risk, in this case, is very high. We have to collectively do everything we can to keep our children in school.

Henrietta Fore said UNICEF supports immunization of children after fully securing the priority population and ensuring that there is enough access to the vaccine. Do not prerequisite vaccination for going to school in person.

As a reason, he said, imposing the condition of attending school in person subject to the availability of the Covid-19 vaccine puts children at risk of not getting access to education and being subjected to increasing discrimination.

In line with the World Health Organization recommendations, UNICEF recommends keeping schools open without immunization of children and adolescents, and ensuring that COVID-19 control strategies facilitate children’s participation in studies and other aspects of social life.