09/09/2025
International Day to Protect Education from Attack
Today, we stand in solidarity with learners, educators, and communities across Somalia and beyond who continue to defend the right to education in the face of violence, displacement, and systemic neglect.
Education is not a luxury it is a lifeline. In flood-prone villages, IDP camps, and conflict-affected districts, Somali children dream of classrooms not just with books, but with safety, dignity, and hope.
At Diversity Inclusion Network (DIN) Somalia, we believe that protecting education means:
👉Shielding schools from armed conflict and political violence
👉Ensuring inclusive, culturally respectful learning spaces for all especially girls and marginalized groups
👉Amplifying community voices to hold duty-bearers accountable
👉Building coalitions that center Somali values and global human rights
Let this day be a call to action not just remembrance. We urge humanitarian actors, government leaders, and civil society to prioritize education in emergency response, anticipatory action, and long-term recovery.
✅ Because every child deserves to learn without fear.
✅ Let’s protect education together.
