International Day of Education today
Summary
January 24 marks the International Day of Education, observed worldwide under the theme 'The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education,' emphasizing the right to free and inclusive education as recognized by global human rights and sustainable development goals.
Key Points
- January 24 is observed annually as the International Day of Education since 2019 following a UN call.
- The 2024 theme is “The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education.”
- Education rights are enshrined in Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- UNESCO reports 250 million children and adolescents out of school globally, highlighting ongoing access challenges.
