Recognizing education as a cornerstone of peace and social cohesion, Ms. Azoulay announced UNESCO's support for a structured and inclusive national dialogue to inform the development of a curriculum framework and teacher training strategy rooted in the principles of human rights, equality, and sustainability, in collaboration with UNESCO's International Bureau of Education (IBE).
Since the adoption of the 2023 Recommendation, UNESCO has been assisting Member States worldwide in implementing its principles to ensure that education systems foster learners' capacities to be agents of positive change. In this context, the Organization will work in close partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to support national curricular reform efforts to align the education system with shared global standards of quality, peace, and sustainable development.
With technical expertise from UNESCO's International Bureau of Education, the initiative will focus on developing comprehensive curricular frameworks and evidence-based policy recommendations on existing and open curricular approaches and teaching and learning materials. UNESCO will also support the establishment of mechanisms to support the Ministry in monitoring progress and assessing long-term improvements in the quality and relevance of educational content. UNESCO's assistance will encompass expert missions, capacity building workshops, teacher training and high-level policy round tables to foster consensus and strengthen institutional capacities.
In addition, UNESCO will fund a scholarships programme for Palestinian students, enabling them to continue their studies despite the difficult humanitarian conditions, as well as create additional Temporary Learning Spaces throughout Gaza.
UNESCO stands ready to accompany the Palestinian people in this important endeavor, ensuring that education remains a force for unity and a foundation for lasting peace
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General
About UNESCO
With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO has offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions, with a global network of 200 National Commissions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.
"Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed" - UNESCO Constitution, 1945.
