Transforming lives through education. That’s what UNESCO has been doing since 1945. Let’s take you on a visual journey of our work in education around the world for over 70 years: https://on.unesco.org/EDhistory #EducationTransformsLives #ThrowBackThursday | UNESCO

For 80 years, UNESCO has worked hand in hand with its Member States to tackle the greatest challenges of our time — through education, culture, sciences and communication. From strengthening education systems and advancing scientific cooperation to defending freedom of expression and safeguarding heritage at risk, our mission remains as vital as ever: to build peace through dialogue, knowledge and international cooperation. In times of crisis — whether conflict or disaster — UNESCO mobilizes its

Education is a human right, not a privilege. UNESCO works around the world to ensure everyone, everywhere, can access quality education. https://unesco.org/en/education #StandUp4HumanRights | UN Geneva

Over 200 partners united by one goal: maintaining the continuity of learning all over the world. Four years on, UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition keeps up efforts to protect the #RightToEducation during unprecedented disruption from response to recovery. From multistakeholder cooperation, digital transformation, skills of young people, education for girls, and much more, the Coalition tackles a broad spectrum of challenges. Tune in to insights from UNESCO expert Borhene Chakroun and learn more

Education: 📚 creates knowledge ✏ builds confidence 📘 breaks the cycle of poverty 🖊️breaks down the barriers to opportunity On this International #EducationDay stand up for #EducationForAll ! UNESCO #ForPeopleForPlanet | UN Geneva