The Right to Education
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that "everyone has the right to education" (Article 26).
Education is an inalienable human right. This right is a litmus test. It allows citizens to assess their own and international government's commitment to fundamental rights.
The right to education also uniquely empowers individuals to exercise other civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. The right to education will help the individual to make informed choices in life. Empowering individuals to attain a life of dignity, while ensuring a brighter future for all, free from want and from fear.
To meet this human right, education must be available, accessible, acceptable and adaptable.
Governments are duty-bound to both provide citizens with education and increase the capacity of rights-holders to claim their right to education.
The right to education yields important development benefits. Prioritising the right to education will accelerate progress towards the Education for All goals.
The Right to Education flyer provides more information.
News and Events
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01.05.17:
25th Issue of Multilingual Education E-Newsletter
MLE e-News: Issue 25 – 1 May 2017
The 25th issue of Asia-Pacific MLE WG’s electronic newsletter has just been sent out to MLE WG members. The...
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01.02.17:
24th Issue of Multilingual Education E-Newsletter
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14.12.16:
Human Rights Day 2016 - Everyone has the right to education: Myanmar Non-Formal Education Photo Essay
Publications
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23rd Issue of Multilingual Education E-Newsletter
MLE e-News: Issue 23 – 2 November 2016
The 23rd issue of Asia MLE WG’...
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22nd Issue of Multilingual Education E-Newsletter
MLE e-News: Issue 22 – 11 July 2016
The 21st issue of Asia MLE WG’s electr...
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21st Issue of Multilingual Education E-Newsletter
MLE e-News: Issue 21 – 29 April 2016
The 21st issue of Asia MLE WG’s ...