According to international humanitarian law, particularly the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 1977 Additional Protocol I, educational institutions such as schools and universities are considered civilian objects that enjoy protection. Targeting these institutions during armed conflicts is prohibited. Attacking schools or universities without legitimate military justification constitutes a violation of international law, as it deprives students of their right to education, a right guaranteed under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights.
Attacks that result in the destruction of educational buildings and the deprivation of thousands of students from continuing their education constitute a violation of international law and lead to severe social and humanitarian consequences, which require accountability and justice.
