Impacts of Armed Conflict on Education

Armed conflicts have far-reaching humanitarian, social, and economic repercussions. Education systems are uniquely vulnerable: schools are destroyed, governance structures collapse, displacement interrupts learning trajectories, and entire generations face obstacles to equitable, safe education. Beyond immediate disruptions, conflict erodes institutional capacity, weakens teacher workforces, and widens existing inequalities in access and learning outcomes. In protracted crises, these effects become entrenched, undermining long-term educational recovery and broader social development. Impacts of Armed Conflict on Education critically investigates the multidimensional effects of armed conflict on education while exploring emerging pathways for innovation, reconstruction, and long-term transformation. Bringing together diverse perspectives and global case studies, this book deepens understanding of how conflict disrupts education systems and highlights innovative approaches that support resilience, recovery, and sustainable development. Covering topics such as protection-centered pedagogy, innovative educational models, and institutional fragmentation, this book is an indispensable academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, development specialists, public health and child protection professionals, infrastructure and planning experts, policymakers, and more.