Quality education for all is one of the most effective investments to counter political and economic insecurity, and to act as a buffer against displacement. Children who are not in school are more vulnerable to recruitment by extremist and violent groups.
Countries with high proportions of out-of-school children are more prone to poverty, instability and violence that continue to push people to migrate towards security and better livelihoods.
Research by GPE and the Institute for Economics and Peace shows a clear link between education and peace.
Countries with better educated populations tend to be more peaceful and stable, essential conditions for national economic development that can contribute to global economic growth.
GPE’s Safe Learning Initiative aims to build country capacity to prevent and respond to violence in and around schools.