Monthly Archives: February 2013

“Technology Broadband and Education: Advancing the Education for All Agenda” latest report from the UN working group on education

In 2000, the majority of governments worldwide adopted the eight Millennium Development Goals for 2015, which include achieving universal primary education as well as promoting gender equality.

Contributing to this effort are the Education for All goals established by UNESCO, also adopted in 2000. Both frameworks call for every citizen to be empowered with the knowledge, skills and values needed to lead a fulfilling and productive life. Education is not only a fundamental human right; it is also an enabling force for sustainable development. Continue reading →

Top UN officials mark 20th anniversary of declaration strengthening human rights

25 February 2013 – Top United Nations officials today praised the 1993 Vienna Declaration, which led to the creation of the post of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, strengthened human rights work, and reinforced the universality of human rights and the duty of States to uphold them.

“Human rights and fundamental freedoms are the lifeblood of the United Nations,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a video message to panel discussion in Geneva to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action.

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