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Empty Desks At U.N. Represent Millions Of Children Who Have Missed School In Pandemic

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School desks make up an exhibit called "Pandemic Classroom" at the United Nations in New York City. Each of the 168 seats represents 1 million children living in countries where schools have been entirely closed almost a year. (AFP via Getty Images)
School desks make up an exhibit called "Pandemic Classroom" at the United Nations in New York City. Each of the 168 seats represents 1 million children living in countries where schools have been entirely closed almost a year. (AFP via Getty Images)

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