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On January 24, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Education! This day was established by the United Nations in 2018 to recognize the importance of education for individuals and societies. Education has been a fundamental human right since 1948 and continues to be a key factor in promoting peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. On this special day, we celebrate the power of knowledge and learning, as well as the teachers who dedicate their lives to shaping the minds of future generations. So let's spread some love for education and appreciate its impact on our lives!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1945</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UNESCO Formation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established to promote education globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1948</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Universal Declaration of Human Rights</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UN General Assembly proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which includes the right to education for all (Article 26).</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dakar Framework for Action</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Education Forum adopted the Dakar Framework for Action, reiterating the vision of the World Declaration on Education for All.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sustainable Development Goals</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UN adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of International Day of Education</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the 24th of January as 'International Day of Education' in recognition of the crucial role of education for peace and development.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Become a mentor</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate International Day of Education by sharing your knowledge and skills with others. Offer to mentor a student or someone who wants to learn something new.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an educational event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for educational events happening in your community or online and attend them. This could be a workshop, seminar, or conference on a topic that interests you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a literacy program</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support education on a global level by donating to a literacy program or organization that helps provide access to education for those in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share educational resources on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread awareness about the importance of education by sharing informative articles, videos, or resources on your social media accounts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a book drive</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage reading and access to books by organizing a book drive and donating the collected books to a school or library in need.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By providing access to education for children in disadvantaged communities, we can help lift them out of poverty and create a better future for themselves and their families. Education helps individuals develop critical thinking skills, improve their employment opportunities, and break away from the limited opportunities often faced by those living in poverty.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Education promotes equality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Day of Education highlights the importance of providing equal access to education for all individuals, regardless of their gender, socioeconomic status or background. A quality education can empower individuals and enable them to exercise their rights and contribute positively to society.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Education contributes to economic growth</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Investing in education has proven to have a positive impact on a country's economic growth. It not only leads to higher earning potential for individuals, but also improves overall productivity, innovation and competitiveness in industries. International Day of Education reminds us to prioritize education as a means for continued economic development and prosperity.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Education is a Fundamental Human Right</h3><p class='facts-text'>Education is recognized as a human right in accordance with multiple United Nations conventions, emphasizing its importance for human dignity and development.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Education Helps to Combat Poverty</h3><p class='facts-text'>Studies consistently demonstrate that education plays a critical role in alleviating poverty by providing individuals with skills necessary for economic growth and prosperity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Literacy Rates are Increasing Worldwide</h3><p class='facts-text'>Bolstered by global education efforts, literacy rates have been on the rise across the globe, although significant disparities remain.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Gender Equality in Education is Improving</h3><p class='facts-text'>Efforts to ensure equal access to education for all genders have resulted in more girls participating in primary, secondary, and tertiary education than ever before.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Education is Key for Sustainable Development</h3><p class='facts-text'>Education is a main component of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making it central to the solutions addressing global issues such as climate change and inequality.</p></div></div>
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