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A wave of violence targeting schoolchildren in Uganda has sparked national outrage, with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) calling for urgent action to safeguard learning environments across the country.
The appeal follows two disturbing incidents that have shaken public confidence in the safety of schools. In Ggaba, a suburb of Kampala, four toddlers at a local early childhood development centre were brutally killed, while in Apac District, a violent attack at Apac Seed Secondary School left seven students injured.
Speaking on behalf of UNICEF, representative Dr Robin Nandy expressed profound shock and sorrow, condemning the attacks as a violation of children’s fundamental rights. “Every child in Uganda has the fundamental right to learn, play, and grow in environments that are safe and protective,” Nandy said in an official statement.
He emphasized that schools and early childhood centres must remain sanctuaries of safety and growth, warning that such acts of violence undermine the very foundation of community trust. “We condemn these attacks on innocent children, which have shaken our collective sense of security and demand urgent action. Schools must never be targets of violence,” he added.
In response to the tragedies, UNICEF has pledged immediate psychosocial support to affected families, children, and school communities struggling with trauma. Nandy noted that the organization stands ready to work closely with the Government of Uganda and local authorities to provide both emergency assistance and long-term interventions.
Beyond the immediate response, UNICEF is advocating for strengthened child protection systems in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports and other stakeholders. The aim is to reinforce safeguards that ensure all children can access education in conditions of safety and dignity.
Source-The Observer
The appeal follows two disturbing incidents that have shaken public confidence in the safety of schools. In Ggaba, a suburb of Kampala, four toddlers at a local early childhood development centre were brutally killed, while in Apac District, a violent attack at Apac Seed Secondary School left seven students injured.
Speaking on behalf of UNICEF, representative Dr Robin Nandy expressed profound shock and sorrow, condemning the attacks as a violation of children’s fundamental rights. “Every child in Uganda has the fundamental right to learn, play, and grow in environments that are safe and protective,” Nandy said in an official statement.
He emphasized that schools and early childhood centres must remain sanctuaries of safety and growth, warning that such acts of violence undermine the very foundation of community trust. “We condemn these attacks on innocent children, which have shaken our collective sense of security and demand urgent action. Schools must never be targets of violence,” he added.
In response to the tragedies, UNICEF has pledged immediate psychosocial support to affected families, children, and school communities struggling with trauma. Nandy noted that the organization stands ready to work closely with the Government of Uganda and local authorities to provide both emergency assistance and long-term interventions.
Beyond the immediate response, UNICEF is advocating for strengthened child protection systems in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports and other stakeholders. The aim is to reinforce safeguards that ensure all children can access education in conditions of safety and dignity.
Source-The Observer
