International Day of Education 2024: Theme, significance and history behind the day
Education is a basic right, and making it available to everyone is a responsibility we all share. It's like a tool that can help us tackle many of the world's problems, such as poverty and inequality. Every year, we celebrate the International Day of Education on January 24 to remind us why education is so important. As we get ready for this special day, let's take a closer look at some important details.
Date
The International Day of Education is always on January 24. This year, it falls on a Wednesday, and we are gearing up to mark this day together.
History
Back in 2018, the United Nations decided that January 24 would be the International Day of Education. This decision was made by 59 countries who wanted to highlight the importance of education. Since then, every January 24 has been a day to recognize and celebrate the significance of education worldwide.
Significance
This year, the focus is on "Learning for lasting peace." The idea is that education can transform us, giving us the knowledge and skills to be peacemakers in our communities. The United Nations tells us that education is like a powerful tool that can help us deal with big issues like climate change, inequality, discrimination, and conflicts. The theme emphasizes how education lays the foundation for more peaceful, fair, and sustainable societies.
Quoting the United Nations, «Learning for peace must be a transformative process, enabling learners to gain essential knowledge, values, attitudes, skills, and behaviors, thereby empowering them to serve as catalysts for peace in their communities.»
Celebration Events
On this day, various events will happen, like a 'High-level dialogue on
