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Faced with the under-prioritisation and underfunding of education in emergencies, and given the magnitude of the challenge, members of the Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies (EiE Hub) come together to form a strong alliance of diverse states and organisations to step up visibility, political and operational commitment, and funding for EiE.

Vision

The right to a quality education for all children and youth affected by humanitarian emergencies, protracted crises, displacement and migration is fulfilled, respected and protected.

Mission

The Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies drives visibility, political commitment and funding for education in emergencies by bringing together key actors and sectors across the humanitarian-development nexus, encouraging policy dialogue, and elevating evidence and solutions.

What is the focus of the Hub?

In line with the SDG 4 targets, the EiE Hub advocates for and supports efforts to ensure that all children and youth can access quality early childhood development and complete universal and free pre-primary, primary and secondary education. Primary and secondary education, compulsory in most countries, include both formal and non-formal pathways. While the EiE Hub’s main focus is on compulsory education, it can also engage in dialogue on the post-secondary transition, when relevant.

While the EiE Hub’s origins are rooted in the Global Refugee Forum, its scope is intentionally broader. It encompasses all children and youth affected by crisis, regardless of their status, including refugees, the stateless, internally displaced people and migrants; those affected by armed conflict, violence, climate emergencies, disasters and epidemics; and members of host communities. The EiE Hub places particular emphasis on promoting equity for those affected.

Why is a Global Hub for Education in Emergencies needed?

Humanitarian crises, conflict and displacement deny millions of children and youth their right to education. The number of crisis-impacted school-aged children requiring educational support has grown from an estimated 35 million over the past three years, to 234 million today, 85 million (37%) of whom are out of school. Only 67% of refugee children are enrolled in primary school, 37% in secondary school and 9% in tertiary education. Figures for internally displaced people are likely even lower. In many countries affected by violence, schools also continue to be relentlessly attacked.

And yet, education is one of the most underfunded sectors in humanitarian response plans and is particularly vulnerable to economic shocks.

Despite its critical importance and value, education in emergencies has consistently received a lower-than-average share of funds requested. Analysis conducted by the EiE Hub revealed that funding received for UN-led Humanitarian Response Plans (HRPs) against requirements for the education sector stood only at 26% in 2025. The recent, sweeping cuts to foreign aid have also taken a harsher toll on education than other sectors.

In emergencies and protracted crises, education must play a key role

At the 2023 Global Refugee Forum (GRF), the EiE Hub members officially committed to a new pledge. This built on the successes of the last four years since Switzerland, together with nine co-signatories, pledged to promote Geneva as a global hub for education in emergencies at the 2019 GRF.

The world stands at a critical moment for the education of refugee, displaced and crisis-affected children and youth, which calls for a strong alliance of diverse stakeholders ready to urgently highlight the mounting challenges. Close collaboration is needed to address overall underfunding and under-prioritisation of education in emergencies. The members of the EiE Hub affirm that this can only be done by joining efforts, and have therefore made a renewed commitment.

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