The dimensions represent key categories to consider when seeking to understand the settings affected by conflict and crisis, and serve as a heuristic tool to describe the contextual setting of conflict and crisis for research studies.

This technical brief highlights key findings from a detailed report of a rigorous review of the existing body of research in education in the conflict-affected context of Myanmar: Diversity and Fragmentation of Myanmar Education: Schooling Shaped by Protracted Conflict and Crisis (Rinehart et al, 2024) This review draws upon relevant studies conducted since 2000 as well as complementary findings from journalistic writing and key informant interviews conducted in 2024. It organises, describes and analyses the current evidence base for education in Myanmar and identifies evidence gaps for future research.

Palestinian students have faced significant challenges in accessing quality and safe education for decades. However, the escalation of violence following the events of October 7th have exacerbated this education crisis to unprecedented levels. In Gaza, the war has nearly destroyed the education system, preventing almost all learning. Children in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have faced increasing violence and restrictions since October 7th too, worsening existing challenges and creating new barriers for all 782,000 students. 10 months into this crisis, the threats to the right to education for Palestinian students have never been so serious.

This report analyses pre and post-7 October MHPSS needs in Gaza, the drivers of needs, and MHPSS resources and coping capacities, highlighting the specific needs of people of different genders and ages, people with disabilities, healthcare workers, and detained Palestinians.

In times of conflict and displacement, education is a critical lifeline, offering children a safe space to learn and grow and providing families with crucial and life-saving information related to safety, mental health, and children's protection. For Lebanon, sustaining education is paramount for the country's recovery.

INEE, ICRC, and GCPEA hosted a webinar on the global impact of attacks on schools, universities, students, and educators, and how the humanitarian sector is responding.

In this brief we offer reflections on how to open and operate learning spaces to support children and teachers in returning to regularized learning.

This report aims to shed light on the growing numbers of children out of school, the reasons behind dropouts, as well as the pressing need to prioritize children’s education amidst ongoing peace efforts, recognizing it as a fundamental step towards building a sustainable and prosperous future for the country.