'We are terrified but we want to get an education', say Yemeni schoolgirls
Summary
Many children in Yemen are trying to go to school despite ongoing heavy fighting caused by a civil war. The war is between Yemen’s government, supported by Saudi Arabia, and the Houthi rebels backed by Iran. Before the war got worse recently, about 3.2 million children were already out of school.Key Facts
- Yemen is experiencing a civil war involving government forces and Houthi rebels.
- The government is supported by Saudi Arabia; the Houthis are backed by Iran.
- The conflict makes it very hard for children to attend school safely.
- UNICEF reports that around 3.2 million children in Yemen were out of school before the recent war escalation.
- Children near front lines face dangers like snipers and mortars while going to school.
- Despite fear, many Yemeni schoolgirls want to continue their education.
- The situation is especially difficult in areas like Taiz in southwest Yemen.
- Ongoing violence disrupts education and puts children at risk.
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