On the occasion of the International Day of Education 2026, UNESCO underscored the critical role of young people in transforming education systems, calling for their meaningful participation as partners and co-creators rather than passive beneficiaries.
In a statement marking the day, Salah Khaled, Director of UNESCO’s Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, said this year’s theme, “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education,” reflects a core principle of UNESCO’s mission: education is a fundamental human right, a…