Report on the Advocacy Mission to assess the situation of children in Central African Republic materials are stolen. The schools have not been rebuilt and are being occupied by armed groups particularly in rural areas. Some schools remain closed since the outbreak of the conflict. For over one million children, primary universal education is not currently secured. In some regions, children prefer to engage in gold washing activities rather than going to school due to lack of teachers and fear of the conflict and take refuge in more secure areas. The start of the school year scheduled on November 20, 2014 was not effective. © Pictures /ACERWC 2014 A Child-friendly space in PK 5 9