By- Naiteek Bhatt
Every Year on January 24, people celebrate the International Day of Education. This is a crucial time to emphasize how important education is for everyone. This year marks the sixth year of the celebration. Here's everything you need to Know.
The Theme of the 2024 celebration is ' learning for lasting peace'. This theme highlights the importance of education in fostering peace and understanding and strikes a deep chord with contemporary global issues.
Theme
In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared January 24 as the International Day of Education, acknowledging the vital role that education plays in promoting intercultural understanding, peace, and development.
History
The observance of the International Day of Education serves as a significant reminder of the need to guarantee that everyone has access to high-quality education. This day brings together people, groups, and governments to take concrete steps to improve education as a whole.
Significance
The goal of the International Day of Education is to promote inclusive and equitable for all, particularly underprivileged and marginalized communities. It draws attention to the significance of education in fostering peace, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding.
Objective