Education

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Among its fields of competence, UNESCO is the United Nations’ specialized agency for education. Since its creation in 1945, it has worked to improve education worldwide through technical advice, standard setting, and innovative projects, capacity-building and networking. The Organization’s close links with education ministries and other partners in Members States put it in a key position to press for action.

• Right to Education
  Education is a fundamental human right


• Education Plans and Policies
  UNESCO aims to play a strategic role in supporting national education priorities


• Early Childhood & Family
  UNESCO’s aim is to assist Member States to expand access, improve quality and ensure equity at the earliest stages of a child’s learning path


• Primary Education
  UNESCO works with national governments and development partners to achieve universal primary education


• Secondary Education
  The principal objective with regard to secondary education is to prepare learners in both formal and non-formal settings for higher education


• Higher Education
  Higher education has given ample proof of its ability to induce change and progress in society


• Technical & Vocational Education
  UNESCO assists governments to provide education that prepares young people for the world of work


• Science & Technology Education
  UNESCO encourages all its Member States to develop effective science and technology education programmes


• Non-formal Education
  Non-formal education constitutes learning opportunities for the vast majority of children, youth and adults in developing countries who are not reached by the formal education system


• Inclusive Education
  Inclusive education seeks to address the learning needs of all children, youth and adults


• School Health & HIV/AIDS
  UNESCO gives priority to education based on the evidence that education contributes towards the knowledge and personal skills essential for the prevention of HIV


• Teacher Education
  Well-trained teachers are critical for quality education for all


• Peace & Human Rights Education
  UNESCO is committed to the promotion of human rights education