National Validation Workshop Strengthens Safe Schools Agenda in Conflict-Affected Regions

The National Validation Workshop on the Assessment of Safety and Protection in Conflict-Affected Schools, with a focus on Girls’ Risks and Vulnerabilities particularly in the Amhara and Tigray regions, was successfully conducted on May 20, 2025, at Mado Hotel in Addis Ababa.

The workshop brought together participants from government ministries, regional government bureaus, INGOs, and CSOs to discuss and validate the findings and recommendations of the draft assessment report on school safety and protection in conflict-affected areas, with particular emphasis on girls’ specific risks and vulnerabilities.

During the workshop, Horizon Research and Consultancy presented the key findings of the assessment, highlighting the major challenges affecting the safety, protection, and education of girls in conflict-affected schools.

The workshop provided an important platform for constructive discussion, feedback, and collective reflection aimed at strengthening the assessment findings and recommendations. It also contributed to enhancing advocacy efforts to promote safe, inclusive, and protective learning environments, as well as supporting the endorsement and implementation of the Safe Schools Declaration