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ABSTRACT
The beginning of this decade has been marked by a growing acuity of armed conflicts, and by an increase of their negative consequences for civilians. Among them, children and generally young people with basic educational needs are among the first victims, with drastic consequences for their lives, for their present and also future wellbeing. Despite a growing awareness of the importance of education as a basic human right and as an essential asset in crisis situations, the violations of humanitarian standards put at risk the work of the international agencies, such as UNESCO and UNICEF, as well as the initiatives of specialized NGOs such as the Inter- agency Network for Education in Emergencies. This paper, using the theoretical construction method based on key concepts analysis and new ideas proposals, puts education in humanitarian emergencies in focus, and underlines its development and potential. It also uses the social and legal method, looking at the scope and the current practices. The main question put is: what can be done to guarantee access to education in emergencies for young people affected by, in particular, armed conflicts? The paper underlines the need for a wider diffusion of Education in Emergencies standards and best practices.
