"The school closure is the last resort even with the expansion of Omicron strain infection." UNICEF appeals

Omicron strain infection is expanding worldwide.The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has been appealing to the release of schools around the world again, saying that school closure should be a last resort, concerned that schools around the world will be closed again based on the spread of Omicron strain.rice field.

Expansion of the new colonavirus has closed schools especially around the world in 2020.Many children were unable to go to school due to school closure, leaving schools without taking classes, and children's labor and child marriage were also noticeable.In addition, the number of children who have been sick of mental health has increased.Therefore, UNICEF said, "School closure should be avoided as much as possible, and investment should be as much as possible to continue classes at school. School should be closed last. School closure is the last resort."He said.

Children who cannot receive online learning

In the release, UNICEF said, "If the school is closed due to lack of access to remote learning, you will not be able to take classes and you will have to do child labor.It is necessary to increase investment in so that children around the world can take school classes. "

In Japan, many schools were closed in 2020 due to the expansion of the new colonavirus infection, and online learning was introduced.Elementary and junior high schools have resumed, but in universities, the mainstream is online learning and face -to -face classes.Schools have been closed not only in Japan but also around the world, and online learning and remote learning have been introduced, but especially in developing countries, there are no internet lines in their homes, but also smartphones for learning.Many children do not have a tablet and cannot pay for long -term classes even if they own a smartphone.

If such children are closed in pandemic, the opportunity to be educated will be zero, and they will have to work to help their households.In particular, girls often work not only to help their households without going to school, but also to take care of their families.In addition, you may be involved in various crimes.And even if the school is resumed, they often stop schools because they can't keep up with classes or stop working.In addition, even if digital tools for devices and lines such as smartphones and tablets have been developed, even if the environment can be remotely learned, there are many families at home, there is no small room, and there is no online learning.Many children cannot.

In addition, there is a belief that classes are taken at school, and it is necessary to respond to parents who do not show any understanding of remotely learning, "If you are at home, work and help your household."It is unlikely in Japan, but many people are seriously thinking that "girls don't need to go to school" and "girls don't need education."Therefore, even if the development of the digital tool is completed, it is important to respond to the current environment and parents who cannot learn remotely at home.