International Day of Education 2024

International Day of Education 2024

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Category : Important Days Published on: January 26 2024

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  • Every year on 24 January, International Day of Education is celebrated across the world, which is organized to explain the importance of education.
  • On this day, various programs are organized worldwide to promote the importance of education and to explain the important roles of education in human development.
  • Every year, International Day of Education is celebrated on a particular theme. 
  • The theme for 2024 is 'Learning for Lasting Peace' thereby securing the role of education.
  • Last year's theme was "Invest in People and Prioritize Education", which emphasized the need to invest in individuals and prioritize education.
  • On 3rd December 2018, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved a resolution, declaring January 24 as the International Day of Education.
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