United by schools is concerned about the recent strikes affecting countries in the Middle East and is alarmed by the consequences for civilian populations and educational communities. Children and schools must not be targeted.
As a result of this regional instability, United by schools is canceling two planned trips in the spring to Amman (Jordan) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) to ensure the safety of its staff.
In Amman (Jordan), United by schools was scheduled to participate in a university meeting on the schooling of students residing in the occupied Palestinian territories.
In Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), United by schools was expected to attend the fifteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.