23rd January 2022: Celebration of International day for Education
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in recognition of the role of education for peace and development. Education plays a key role in building sustainable and resilient societies and contributes to the achievement of all of the other Sustainable Development Goals; it increases the productivity of individuals and strengthens the potential for economic growth, develops the skills needed for decent work, develops the professional skills needed for sustainable development, including in the fields of water and sanitation, green energy and the conservation of natural resources, helps to eradicate poverty and hunger, contributes to improved health, promotes gender equality and can reduce inequality, and promotes peace, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Venue: Youth International Headquarters, Kabembe, Mukono District
Action Officer (s): Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General , Programme Officer/Education
High level Webinar on the status of STEM Education in Africa
What: Webinar of the status of STEM Education in Africa
When: 24th January 2022
Action Officer (s): Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, Programme Officer/ Sciences and Education
UNESCO's 75th Anniversary
What: Celebration of UNESCO’s 75th Anniversary
When: 16th November 2021
Action Officer (s): All Staff