The United Nations has announced that the number of children and adolescents out of school is increasing and has reached 273 million worldwide.
The United Nations said in a report on Sunday, March 29, that the number of children deprived of education has increased for the seventh consecutive year.
According to the report, this has mainly been driven by population growth, crises, and budget cuts.
The report states that one in six school-aged children worldwide is deprived of education, and only two in three students complete secondary education.
The United Nations has emphasized that progress in keeping children in school has slowed since 2015.
The report also identifies conflicts as one of the factors behind children being out of school, saying their number reaches millions.
The United Nations has stated that the rise in conflicts in the Middle East has led to the closure of many schools.
