Youth make up more than half of the global population
and are a powerful engine for innovation, social change and sustainable
development. Yet many still face persistent barriers that hold them back from
shaping the future they want — from poverty and inequality to limited access to
quality education and decent work.
Because their lives and opportunities are directly
shaped by education, young people must be active partners in reimagining how
learning works. As technology continues to transform the world, involving youth
in co creating modern, relevant and inclusive education systems is essential to
ensure teaching and learning truly meet their aspirations. Learn how you can
join the International Day of Education
2026.
Find out more on UNESCO's website.
International Day of Education 2026
global event: The power of youth in co-creating education
23 January 2026: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CET
Location:UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
Rooms:Room I
Arrangement type:Hybrid
Language(s):French, English
Register to participate: In person On line
Good schools need good school leaders
Leadership is essential for quality education, seen as
the second most important factor influencing learning outcomes. Effective
leadership occurs at various levels, including within schools and in
government.
The latest edition of the examines the Global Education Monitoring Report requirements for good educational leadership,
highlighting how they differ across countries and change over time. It explores
the visions driving leadership, practices that lead to improved education
outcomes, and the impact of external social, cultural, and governance factors
on effective leadership.
Background
Education is a human right, a public good and a public
responsibility.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of
Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
Education is a human right
The right to education is enshrined in article 26 of
the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights. The
declaration calls for free and compulsory elementary education. The Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted in 1989, goes further to stipulate that
countries shall make higher education accessible to all.
When it adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development in September 2015, the international community recognized that
education is essential for the success of all 17 of its goals. Sustainable Development Goal 4, in particular, aims to “ensure inclusive and
equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for
all” by 2030.
Challenges to achieving universal education
Education offers children a ladder out of poverty and
a path to a promising future. But about 244 million children and adolescents
around the world are out of school; 617 million children and adolescents cannot
read and do basic math; less than 40% of girls in sub-Saharan Africa complete
lower secondary school and some four million children and youth refugees are
out of school. Their right to education is being violated and it is
unacceptable.
Without inclusive and equitable quality education and
lifelong opportunities for all, countries will not succeed in achieving gender
equality and breaking the cycle of poverty that is leaving millions of
children, youth and adults behind.
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