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As the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals approaches, a UN conference underscored the global shortfall in education targets. Speakers highlighted the need for increased funding, the commitment to education as a human right, and the importance of innovative digital learning initiatives. The event ended with a clarion call for countries to prioritize education spending as an investment in humanity.

transformation of TVET systems is achievable by leveraging data, technology, and lessons from past experiences. As the demand for TVET is expected to surge in the coming years, the report underlines the crucial role TVET can play in supporting sustainable employment and productivity, thereby contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.

UNESCO and Shanghai have built a strong partnership, with numerous successes. This collaboration aligns with the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, providing more opportunities for both sides to collaborate in education.

The campaign highlights the importance of providing inclusive learning opportunities throughout life, emphasizing the need for proper policy frameworks and programs as well as adequate funding for education rights.

In her program document titled “Generative AI and the future of education”, she noted that the process of validating a new textbook was far more extensive than that of introducing AI utilities into classrooms, with many of these not requiring validation at all.

The conference assumes the responsibility of overseeing the application of the Convention by endorsing recommendations, declarations, models of good practices, and other relevant subsidiary texts at the global or interregional level.

An output of the Tarbiyah21 project, the repository represents a decade-long collaboration between ATF and UNESCO Beirut to support teachers, develop competencies, and implement the 2030 Education Agenda for inclusive and equitable education.

UNESCO learned that the consequences of climate change are no longer isolated emergencies but have become the new global standard. In 2020 alone, over 30 million people globally were displaced by natural disasters. Climate-displaced people, particularly the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, experience compromised access to education due to both direct and indirect barriers.

During the Transforming Education Summit, UN member states pledged to transform education, with 87 percent of commitments emphasizing the importance of providing inclusive opportunities to vulnerable learners.

UNESCO is actively addressing the gender gap in STEM careers, which are seen as key to innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. Research, policy work, and training initiatives are underway to empower girls and women through education.

The educational crisis has been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the UNESCO-GPE event serves as an urgent call to action. Recognizing education as a cornerstone of socioeconomic development, the conference will delve into innovative financial mechanisms and policy reforms to improve global investment in education.

It emphasizes the pivotal role of education in fostering a culture of respect, tolerance, and diversity. By equipping policymakers with strategies to promote critical thinking, empathy, and media literacy, the guide aims to build resilience among the youth, making them less susceptible to harmful, divisive narratives.

The U.S. Department of State, in a letter addressed to Director-General Audrey Azoulay, expressed appreciation for UNESCO’s efforts in addressing emerging challenges, modernizing its management practices, and reducing political tensions.

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