International Day to Protect Education from Attack : 9 September

The UN recognized International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed on 9 September to raise awareness regarding the importance of safeguarding schools as places of protection and safety for students and educators and the need to keep education at the top of the public agenda.
The Day is being celebrated for the first time in 2020.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 9 September as International Day to Protect Education from Attack on 29 May 2020.
UN calls for action to prevent attacks on education and to do more to mobilize resources for humanitarian funding and education programs.
UNESCO and UNICEF will facilitate the annual observance of the Day in close collaboration with partners within and outside the UN system.