Education transforms lives

New Global Education Monitoring Report

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.

Our priorities

The right to education

Gender equality in education

Literacy

Teachers

Commitments to transforming education

Transforming education

Commitments from 141 countries and launch of 6 global initiatives at the 2022 Transforming Education Summit

Higher education

Roadmap setting out key transitions to make higher education more inclusive, open and democratic

Adult learning

Framework for action linking adult learning with the challenges of sustainability and rapid technological advances

Early childhood care and education

Declaration on commitment to increase spending and to revalorize early childhood personnel

Digital learning and AI in education: UNESCO’s integrated vision

As an introduction to Digital Learning Week 2023, Stefania Giannini, Assistant Director-General for Education, gave a comprehensive speech on UNESCO's work to integrate new digital tools, including generative AI, into the education system.

The path to education of four children in Africa

All children are #Borntolearn. But so many never do. Meet Godfred, Priscilla, Rougui and Pape. As part of the GEM Report Spotlight Series, follow the education journeys of four school children in Africa for an exclusive glimpse into their lives as they navigate their paths to learning in diverse contexts. Embark on a virtual journey to explore the unique experiences, aspirations, and accomplishments of these remarkable children.

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Leading and monitoring education

SDG4 & the global Education 2030 agenda

Global Education Monitoring report

Global Education Coalition

COVID-19 education recovery

UNESCO stories

"I feel out of place in my own country": UNESCO seeks comprehensive solutions to rising hate speech in South Asia.

A youth activist’s journey from abuse to leading change in Nigeria

Transforming the education system in Jordan towards greater inclusion and diversity in education

A Syrian refugee defies the challenges to continue his education

Photo essay: How UNESCO is supporting Afghan girls and women with literacy classes

UNESCO believes in the transformative power of education for girls and women in Afghanistan and its fundamental impact on the future generation of Afghan people. Learning how to read and write not only means a better life for girls and women – it also entails a bright future for the society with an empowered population.

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