The united nations general assembly proclaimed 24 january as international day of education, in. Mobilize member states and partners to maintain education at the top of the political agenda and deliver on their transforming. Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility.
The international day of education 2026 will recognize youth and their role as agents of change in achieving inclusive and equitable quality education and building peaceful,. An online action for youth and students to participate in the celebrations around international day for education will accompany other activities to drive visibility and engagement. For this year’s international day of education (24 january), unesco will shed light on why learning for peace matters and highlight the crucial role of education and teachers.
On this international day of education, unesco invites the international community to work, through education, towards an enduring symbiosis between human and technological action. • a global event convening youth and students alongside. A celebration of the international day of education at unesco headquarters on 24 january each year is therefore not only timely but also in compliance with united nations resolution 73/25.