The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has set aside the 24th of January every year to celebrate the International Day of Education.
This year marks the sixth International Day of Education with the theme “learning for lasting peace.”
Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. The provision of education and its infrastructure is a necessity to the society that individuals may find themselves as it plays the role of promoting peace and development.
The quality of education varies for children around the world, with millions still deprived of this basic human right thus, the day is to campaign for better education reforms and improve access to education for all.
The International day of Education aims at promoting Sustainable Development Goal 4 which emphasizes on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
International Day of Education
