Every year 24 January is observed as International Education Day to bring the importance of education to the world. The United Nations General Assembly recognized it as a celebration of the role of education for peace and development. This year the fourth International Day of Education is being celebrated across the world. January 24 has been adopted by India and 58 other member states as the-authorized ‘International Day of Education.
International Day of Education 2022 Theme
International Day of Education 2022 will be celebrated under the theme “Changing Course, Transforming Education.”
International Day of Education History
On 3 December 2018, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe 24 January every year as the International Day of Education to promote the role of education for peace and development. The International Day of Education was adopted by India and 58 other member states. Since then, this day has been celebrated every year with the objective that every child should have access to free and basic education. The United Nations General Assembly recognized it as a celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
Significance, and Importance
This day is celebrated in different ways in different countries. Many global events are held with three main themes: Learning, Innovation and Financing. Such global events are held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and New York. The day focuses on the theme of providing quality education to every student. It highlights the role of education for peace and development around the world.
The purpose of this day is to make people understand the role and importance of education in peace and development.
