STEM careers (i.e., science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are associated with increasingly important and valuable skills, such as complex problem solving, analytical and critical thinking. In addition, graduates of these specialties are better paid than those in other fields and the income gap between men and women in the labor market is smaller. However, according to …
Adolescents (children aged 10–19) are growing up in a transforming world. Technology, migration, climate change and conflict are reshaping society, forcing people across the globe to adapt to unexpected changes in their lives and work. To keep up, adolescents must be able to seize opportunities and confront challenges. They need education and skills to become lifelong learners, …
Education systems are complex. Getting all children in school and learning requires alignment across families, educators and decision makers. It requires shared goals, and national policies that put learning at the centre. It also requires data collection and regular monitoring to help policymakers identify what’s working, who’s benefiting, and who’s being left behind. Strong education …
In 2020, around 1 in 4 people lacked safely managed drinking water services at home. And at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 3 in 10 people worldwide could not wash their hands with soap and water at home – the most basic and cost-effective way to prevent infection. The factors that drive water scarcity are complex …
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In Nigeria, access to adequate nutrition remains a significant challenge for many families. Thelack of proper nutrition can lead to a host of health problems, including malnutrition, stuntedgrowth, and chronic diseases. Therefore, it is crucial for families to have access to a balancedand nutritious diet to ensure their overall well-being. Adequate nutrition is critical for …
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Noah Oletey, aged 12, and his brother Vincent, aged 14, work six nights a week on fishing canoes on Lake Volta in Ghana. Noah and Vincent attend school, but only when their work schedule permits it and they have enough money to pay their school fees. As such, their educational opportunities are limited, and their …
Greater global awareness of mathematical sciences are vital to addressing challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate change, energy and sustainable development, and to improving the quality of life in both the developed and the developing worlds. UNESCO’s 40th General Conference proclaimed 14 March of every year International Day of Mathematics in November 2019 …
This blogpost summarizes recommendations for policy makers and explores 3 good practices for equitable remote learning, based on recent research conducted using data on education responses to COVID-19 from UNICEF staff in 127 countries. To help contain the spread COVID-19, schools have closed around the world, at its peak putting approximately 1.6 billion or 91% of the world’s enrolled students out of school (UNESCO). Governments and education stakeholders have responded swiftly implementing remote learning, using various delivery …
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Engineering has always had an essential role in development and human welfare. Ensuring that future generations of engineers and scientists will be able to design solutions for local and global challenges is critical. UNESCO’s General Conference proclaimed the 4 March World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development during its 40th session in November 2019 (40 C/64), …
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The International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. Democracy is as much a process as a goal, and only with the full participation of and support by the international community, national governing bodies, civil society and individuals, can the ideal of democracy be made into a …
