The theme of the 2024 celebrations is ‘learning for lasting peace’. This theme highlights the importance of education in fostering peace and understanding and strikes a deep chord with contemporary global issues.
In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared January 24 as the International Day of Education, acknowledging the vital role that education plays in promoting intercultural understanding, peace and development.
The observance of the International Day of Education serves as a significant reminder of the need to guarantee that everyone has access to high-quality education. This day brings together people, groups and governments to take concrete steps to improve education as a whole.
The goal of the International Day of Education is to promote inclusive and equitable education for all, particularly underprivileged and marginalised communities. It draws attention to the significance of education in fostering peace, global citizenship and intercultural understanding.