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World: G7: Education cuts threaten global stability
By Plan International at ReliefWeb
· June 15, 2026
· 3 min read
. As the G7 summit begins in France, Plan International is calling on leaders to increase development and humanitarian spending on education. In an open letter, co-signed with more than 190 other organisations, we are urging attendees to treat funding for learning as a core investment in global peac
Key takeaway In an open letter, co-signed with more than 190 other organisations, we are urging attendees to treat funding for learning as a core investment in global peace, protection and prosperity.
Why this matters
The call to action by Plan International and over 190 other organizations highlights the critical role education plays in maintaining global stability. With 273 million children out of school worldwide, the projected 24 percent drop in international aid to education by 2026 poses a significant threat to peace and protection. The estimated $97 billion annual education financing gap in low- and lower-middle-income countries exacerbates the crisis, leaving millions of children vulnerable to exploitation, child marriage, and recruitment by armed groups. As the G7 summit convenes, leaders must recognize that investing in education is crucial to achieving security and economic prosperity. By fully supporting the Global Partnership for Education and Education Cannot Wait, G7 leaders can demonstrate their commitment to a safer and more just world. The fate of millions of children hangs in the balance, and the decision to fund education now will have far-reaching consequences for global stability and prosperity.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? . As the G7 summit begins in France, Plan International is calling on leaders to increase development and humanitarian spending on education. In an open letter, co-signed with more than 190 other organisations, we are urging attendees to treat funding for learning as a core investment in global peac
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