A report issued by Save the Children International reveals that nearly 4.5 million Yemeni children have dropped out of schools, which represents a major challenge to the country’s educational system; This alarming number is due to the nine-year conflict that has led to severe humanitarian and economic repercussions.

Internally displaced children are the most affected, facing the risk of dropping out of school at twice the rate of their other peers; Despite the truce brokered in 2022, the feeling of safety among students has not improved significantly, which contributes to continued school dropouts.

The deteriorating economic situation forces families to make difficult decisions, as many of them are unable to afford education costs such as school fees and purchasing books. Children are forced to contribute to supporting their families financially, which increases the likelihood of them dropping out of school.

Mohamed Manna, Save the Children’s interim country director in Yemen, stresses that the conflict has led to an unprecedented “education emergency,” and calls for urgent action to protect children and ensure their educational future; It stresses the importance of an official ceasefire to provide the stability necessary for families to rebuild their lives and educate their children.

The organization warns that failure to intervene could leave an entire generation behind, putting the country's recovery and development at risk; It calls on all concerned parties, including the Yemeni authorities and international donors, to work to protect education and provide the necessary support to children.