U.N. Chief Warning Of 'Generational Catastrophe' Amid School Closures

The video addresses the global learning crisis exacerbated by school closures due to COVID-19, highlighting a potential generational catastrophe. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres introduces a policy brief, 'Save our Future,' urging actions in reopening schools, prioritizing education, targeting hard-to-reach students, and reimagining education. With over 1 billion students affected, the decisions made now will have lasting impacts on youth and countries' development. Once local virus transmission is controlled, safely reopening schools is a top priority.

What is the main concern highlighted by the UN Secretary General regarding school closures?

• Decrease in technological advancements

• Waste of human potential and reversal of progress

• Increased unemployment rates

• Rise in global warming

Which of the following is NOT one of the four actions proposed in the 'Save our future' policy brief?

• Reopening schools

• Increasing military spending

• Prioritizing education in financial decisions

• Targeting hard-to-reach students

What is the primary goal once local coronavirus transmission is under control?

• Expanding healthcare facilities

• Getting students back to school safely

• Reopening businesses

• Increasing tourism

How many countries were affected by school closures as of mid-July?

• 160

• 250

• 100

• 200

Approximately how many students were impacted by school closures globally?

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 1.5 billion

• 2 billion