Happy International Day of Education

On December 3, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed January 24 International Day of Education to celebrate the role played by education in favor of peace and development. Without inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all, countries will not achieve gender equality and eradicate the cycle of poverty that leaves millions of children, youth and adults behind.

“This day is the occasion to reaffirm the fundamental principles. First, education is a human right, a public good, and a public responsibility. Second, education is the most powerful force we have to ensure significant improvements in health, stimulate economic growth, and harness the potential and innovation we need to build more resilient and sustainable societies. Finally, we urgently need a call for collective action in favor of education at the global level” (Azoulay, A. 2019).

Education is a central theme of the 2030 Agenda based on the fact that education drives development by transforming lives. To achieve this, education itself must be transformed: it must be open to all, inclusive and of good quality.

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