VOICED : ONU afirma que 222 millones de alumnos vieron su escolaridad perturbada en 2022, un récord

In 2022, 222 million students faced educational disruptions, tripling since 2016. The UN reports that boys risk forced recruitment and girls face gender-based violence when out of school. A third of these students are completely deschooled, and over half lack basic competencies. The rise in disruptions is linked to the pandemic, climate change, and ongoing conflicts, with many students in long-term conflict zones like Syria and Afghanistan. The Ukraine conflict alone affects 5.7 million students, contributing to the global educational crisis.

What is one of the risks faced by boys who are out of school?

• Being recruited by armed groups

• Becoming victims of human trafficking

• Experiencing early marriages

• Facing climate change impacts

What percentage of students are completely out of school according to the report?

• One third

• One quarter

• Half

• Two thirds

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the increase in affected students?

• Armed conflicts

• Technological advancements

• Climate change

• Pandemic

Which regions are highlighted as being affected by prolonged conflicts?

• South America

• Syria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan

• Scandinavia

• Australia

How many students are affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine?

• 5.7 million

• 4.5 million

• 3 million

• 7 million