Education transforms lives

Education transforms lives

Education transforms lives and is at the heart of UNESCO’s mission to build peace, eradicate poverty and drive sustainable development. It is a human right for all throughout life. The Organization is the only United Nations agency with a mandate to cover all aspects of education. It has been entrusted to lead the Global Education 2030 Agenda through Sustainable Development Goal 4.  

UNESCO provides global and regional leadership in education, strengthens education systems worldwide and responds to contemporary global challenges through education with gender equality as an underlying principle. Its work encompasses quality educational development from pre-school to higher education and beyond.

Education starts early: A day at UNESCO’s preschool

Veterinarian. Firefighter. Auditor. Doctor. Children at UNESCO’s nursery and club in Paris, France share their desires and experiences in a candid exchange with Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education. All young children need safe, stimulating and nurturing environments to flourish. 

#EducationStartsEarly

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Video playlist

Education transforms lives. Every day around the globe. This playlist shows UNESCO’s action in education and our vision for the future of learning. 

Learning never stops
Education in Africa: placing equity at the heart of policy; continental report
UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for West Africa
African Union Commission
UNESCO
2023
UNESCO
0000384479
Making lifelong learning a reality: a handbook
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning
2022
UNESCO
0000381857
Ready to learn and thrive: school health and nutrition around the world
UNESCO
UNICEF
WFP
2023
UNESCO
0000384421
Transforming education for the future
UNESCO
2023
UNESCO
0000382765
Reimagining our Futures Together: A New Social Contract for Education
UNESCO
2021
UNESCO
0000379707

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