UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning

🌍 Dive into the newest issue of the International Review of Education! Discover how lifelong learning and adult education empower communities amidst violence, inequality, and injustice. Article topics range from the educational situation of the Rohingya diaspora in Bangladesh; South African women furthering their education while incarcerated; potentials & limitations of learning technology for enhancing lifelong learning; adoption of e-learning by Malaysian students following the COVID-19 pandemic; predicting teachers’ research reading using machine learning algorithms; & informal learning of farmers in India. 📚 Read more now: https://shorturl.at/IRlVx

Education across all ages, without a doubt, is the foundation upon which sustainable development stands. Education is a game changer. Quality education is an equalizer and a powerful catalyst for inclusive growth and the full realization of the human potential. - H.E. Njambi Kinyungu, Chargé d'affaires a.i., Permanent Mission of Kenya to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, as a part of our #HLPF2024 exhibtion ‘#LifelongLearning for All – Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies’ Learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/Ddds5

Education is crucial for achieving human security. Education across all ages serves as a powerful tool for development and is the foundation for lasting peace. - Ambassador Yamazaki Kazuyuki, Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, as a part of our #HLPF2024 exhibition ‘#LifelongLearning for All – Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies’. Learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/Ddds5

Equitable, inclusive, quality education and lifelong learning empower individuals of all ages and unlock the door to gender equality. As a fundamental human right, education is the cornerstone of sustainable development, and is crucial for promoting, building and sustaining peace.   - Ambassador Jakub Kulhánek, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, as a part of our ‘#LifelongLearning for All – Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies’ exhibition at the UN High-Level Political Forum 2024. Learn more 👉 https://shorturl.at/Ddds5

Renewing our commitment to lifelong learning to strengthen the right to education of people of all ages will contribute to an Education for Peace. - Ambassador Ricardo Lagorio, Permanent Representative of #Argentina to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, as a part of our #HLPF2024 exhibition ‘#LifelongLearning for All – Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies’. Learn more 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/Ddds5

Education is the cornerstone of personal and societal growth. Lifelong learning helps meet the evolving needs of our world and empower individuals to thrive and fulfil their potential. - H.E. Merete Fjeld Brattested, Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations / Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/xA1J50SzZZv

#HLPF2024 exhibition launch together with H.E. Nicolás Cataldo, Minister of Education #Chile & Co-Chair of the #SDG4 High-Level Steering Committee, and the UN Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning. The exhibition, ‘Lifelong Learning for All – Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies’ highlights the crucial role of learning in achieving all #SDGs. Testimonials from political leaders and personal stories from learners and educators showcase how learning impacts lives across the globe 🌐. Discover more 👉 https://shorturl.at/Ddds5 #SDG4 #ImALifelongLearner

Learn how cities can lead the way in #ClimateAction through lifelong learning! Join our webinar on 17 July 2024 to hear from experts and learning cities worldwide.    We will focus on lifelong learning strategies for climate action which include several key ingredients: a cohesive, inclusive vision; multi-stakeholder input; and well-defined, feasible steps, among others.    📅 17 July 2024, 13:00 to 14:00 (CEST) ✍🏽  Register now https://shorturl.at/a4IZ9

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped education globally. The newest article from the International Review of #Education explores Malaysian pre-university students' adoption of e-learning using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). Learn about the significant factors & theoretical implications from this study here 👉 https://shorturl.at/n7NCE

Despite various efforts, 128 million boys and 122 million girls are still out of school, and 57% of the world’s children lack basic skills. If we continue on our current path, trillions of US dollars will be lost to economies worldwide by 2030. This emphasizes the urgent need to invest in education and skill development. More insights in our latest report “The price of inaction report”: https://lnkd.in/eD5KvkgY #RightToEducation