Today, January 24th, is celebrated the International Education Day. The date aims to reinforce the importance of education in the development of humanity in various aspects.
The date also celebrates access to education, one of the rights of human beings, and the results of the growth of sector, such as better opportunities, development of critical capacity and reduction of inequality Social.
O International Education Day in Brazil, can be celebrated today and on the 28th of April. But, in both cases, the date is an opportunity to take some action in relation to the sector. Among them, stand out:
Reinforce the importance of education;
Analyze how education is doing in the country and in the world;
Define what can be improved in education;
Discuss new technologies that can be applied to improve education;
Reflect on which public policies can be adopted to enrich Brazilian education.
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What is the origin of International Education Day?
International Education Day has two origins. The first of these was announced by the United Nations (
UN) following a General Meeting held on December 3, 2018. The date was celebrated for the first time the following year.According to article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, issued by the UN, education is one of the basic rights of human beings. See below three points that appear in the document:
Every human being has the right to education. Instruction will be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental grades. Elementary education will be mandatory. Technical-professional education will be accessible to all, as well as higher education, which is based on merit.
Instruction will be oriented towards the full development of the human personality and the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Education will promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations and racial or religious groups and will aid the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.
Parents have a prior right to choose the type of instruction that will be given to their children.
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The second origin of the International Education Day was instituted according to the World Education Forum, held in Dakar, Senegal, between April 26 and 28, 2000.
The result of this Forum was the creation of the Dakar Declaration document, in which commitments were assumed by the subscribers with a view to advances in the educational area.
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