Unrwa warns of a ‘lost generation’ risk in Gaza due to loss of education

The longer children in Gaza are out of school, the greater the risk of a lost generation, warned the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa).

"Every day away from the classroom takes away the future they deserve," the agency said in a post on X.

"The consequences of this war are long-term for Gaza’s children. A ceasefire is the first step to getting them back to school," it said.

The longer children in #Gaza are out of school, the greater the risk of a lost generation. Every day away from the classroom takes away the future they deserve.

The consequences of this war are long term for Gaza’s children.

A #ceasefire is the first step to getting them back… pic.twitter.com/TV8bsAcmzQ

— UNRWA (@UNRWA) August 12, 2025