October 8, 2024 Since the beginning of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, nearly 90 percent of school buildings were destroyed leaving more than 600 thousand students with no school or access to education. Schools in the Gaza Strip have been beyond mere educational institutions. In times of war, they are repurposed as refugee shelters equipped with additional power, sanitation and generator facilities. These “safe" sites, run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), are being systematically destructed by Israeli forces since the beginning of the aggression. Given its role as a mediator in this deepening war, an advocate for an immediate ceasefire and a humanitarian aid provider, Qatar plays an important role in the education crisis of this densely populated Palestinian territory.
October 8, 2024 Over the past decade, Qatar has emerged as a critical actor that has been playing multifaceted role in Afghanistan. Especially in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, Qatar has been among the very few states that has adopted a visible and holistic role characterized by a blend of diplomacy, cultural/educational engagement, and humanitarian assistance amid the highly complex and shifting environment in Afghanistan.