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In a report presented to the Human Rights Council on June 28, Mullalyalso warned that restricting access to asylum and other forms of international protection could increase the risk of trafficking in persons, as individuals are pushed into dangerous and uncertain circumstances.

The panel aims to create a new vision for the teaching profession that benefits teachers, students, parents, and education systems worldwide. It will prioritize the goal of ensuring that every learner has a professionally trained, qualified, and well-supported teacher, fostering an environment conducive to transformative education.

The summit, a key initiative of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ Our Common Agenda, aimed to prioritize education on the global political agenda. It brought together education leaders during the 77th session of the UN General Assembly to mobilize action and find solutions for recovering pandemic-related learning losses.

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.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres calls for the rebuilding of the social contract with women and young people at its core. He highlighted the importance of quality education, reskilling, and retraining to meet the demands of the evolving workforce.

The UN Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 2601 in October 2021, affirming the right to education and safe schools amid armed conflict. The resolution represents a global consensus on protecting educational access for all.

Colombia’s armed conflict has significantly contributed to the education crisis in the country. Tackling this issue requires both immediate emergency responses and long-term peace and development initiatives that bridge humanitarian, peace, and development efforts.

The education sector needs an injection of funds to meet its targets and strategies are needed to increase the effectiveness of funding, according to a new UNESCO report.

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