Submission by Human Rights Watch to the Committee on the Rights of the Child on Eswatini

Protection of Education During Armed Conflict (articles 28 and 38) The Safe Schools Declaration is an inter-governmental political commitment that provides countries the opportunity to express political support for the protection of students, teachers, and schools during times of armed conflict[1]; the importance of the continuation of education during armed conflict; and the implementation of the Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict.[2] As of June 2019, 91 countries have endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration.[3] Related Content Submission by…

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