A Child in the classroom Credit: Unicef
The United Nations (UN) have called on governments, partners and donors to prioritise education in their policies, budgets and recovery efforts.
UN General Secretary, Antonio Gutterres in a statement to mark the International Day of Education which is observed on January 24 each year said education is a human right, and a springboard to greater opportunity, dignity and peace.
He, however, noted that despite its importance, 272 million children and young people around the world, lack access to education because of poverty, discrimination, conflict, displacement and disasters.
“We must close the persistent gaps in financing, access and quality that lock young people out of the future they seek and deserve,” he said.
Mr Gutterres said this year’s theme, “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education” emphasizes the particularly need to listen to the voices of young people themselves, and act on their pleas for qualified teachers, relevant skills and competencies training for a changing world, and equitable access to technology.
“Together, let’s build inclusive, resilient and innovative education systems for all people,” he said.
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