Exhibition: Lifelong learning for all – empowering individuals, transforming societies
The exhibition highlights the pivotal role of lifelong learning in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. It underscores lifelong learning as a human right and a public good. Through powerful testimonials from political leaders and human-focused panels presenting personal stories from learners and educators around the world, the exhibition reveals how lifelong learning has empowered societies and individuals to overcome adversity, take climate action, drive sustainable development, and contribute to peaceful societies.
Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General
Education doesn’t stop at the school gate. It continues throughout life. We must make the right to education a reality for everyone.
The Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, with its 39 members, champions advocacy and outreach on global commitments to education, including through concrete contributions to intergovernmental processes as well as the organization of high-level and expert-level meetings. Ambassadors from the UN Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning share statements on the importance of education across all ages.
Ambassador Merete Fjeld Brattested
Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations / Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning
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.
Ambassador Ricardo Lagorio
Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning
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 Jakub Kulhánek
Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning
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 Yamazaki Kazuyuki
Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations / Co-Chair of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning
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 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