International Day of Education 2023: To invest in people, prioritize education

The theme of International Day of Education 2023 was "To invest in people, prioritize education".

It called for maintaining strong political mobilization around education to translate commitments and global initiatives into action. It recognizes that education must be prioritized to accelerate progress towards all the SDGs.

Our work on World Education Day 2023

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"Safe to learn" essay collection: The role data and research play in ending violence in schools

The “Safe to learn” initiative published a collection of essays that examine and tackle the causes of different forms of violence in and around schools. This essay is authored by Dr. Daniela Ligiero, Executive Director & CEO of Together for Girls.

30th June 2022

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International Day of Education 2023: Prioritizing safe, quality education for every child

While school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) is prevalent, it is also preventable, and there are evidence-based solutions that show that teachers and school personnel can be significant changemakers when they take active roles in preventing, addressing, and responding to violence.