Incidents documenting instances of educators being threatened and schools being damaged or destroyed

Element 5, a renowned photography agency, specialises in capturing and documenting global issues. One of their recent projects focuses on the safety and integrity of schools and educators, a topic of utmost importance in today's world.

The agency has compiled datasets that detail incidents involving educators who have been killed, kidnapped, or arrested, as well as schools that have been damaged or destroyed. However, there is no specific information available about who compiled these data, particularly for incidents reported from 2021 to the present.

The image used in this article, credited to Element 5, is related to this project. It is part of a series of images documenting incidents affecting people living and working in dangerous environments. The image, taken between 2019, 2020, and 2021, may depict incidents involving educators who have been killed, kidnapped, or arrested, or schools that have been damaged or destroyed.

It is worth noting that while the image was not created by the nonprofit organisation Insecurity Insight, it is likely related to their work. Insecurity Insight, based in Switzerland, has created a series of datasets focusing on incidents affecting people living and working in dangerous environments, including incidents in schools and involving educators. These datasets cover the years 2019, 2020, and 2021, and are specific to certain countries such as Nigeria, Syria, Cameroon, and Colombia.

The image is used to illustrate the real-world impact of the incidents documented in these datasets created by Insecurity Insight. As of 2021, the datasets show the most reported events in these countries, suggesting that the image may have been taken in one of these locations.

This project by Element 5 serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by educators and students worldwide, and the urgent need for action to ensure the safety and integrity of schools and educators. While the datasets and images provide valuable insights, they also highlight the need for further research and action to address these issues.

Incidents documenting instances of educators being threatened and schools being damaged or destroyed