Education Must Be Put Front and Centre on the G7 Agenda

By Yasmine SherifNEW YORK, May 17 2023 (IPS-Partners) At this year’s G7 Hiroshima Summit in Japan, world leaders will have a chance to “uphold the international order based on the rule of law and extend outreach to the Global South.” Education, as a binding force that unites us all in our global efforts to protect human rights and ensure sustainable development, should be front and centre on the G7 Agenda. Through the ground-breaking leadership of Japan, the G7 Summit promises to address a number of interconnected global crises – including nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, economic resilience and security, climate and energy, food, health and development. By investing in education in emergencies and protracted crises through multilateral organizations such as Education Cannot Wait – the UN global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises – the G7 has an opportunity to make targeted and responsive investments to these interconnected crises. During my recent high-level mission to Japan, I was impressed and inspired by the Government of Japan’s growing interest in supporting ECW and our partners in delivering on our four-year strategic plan. In lead up to the G7 Summit, we call on Japan and all G7 global leaders to ensure that funding for education in emergencies is prioritized. There is no greater investment in our shared future. Education is a key driver in building economic resilience, social cohesion and human security. By investing in ...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tags: Education Education Cannot Wait. Future of Education is here Energy Environment Health Human Rights Education Cannot Wait (ECW) IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news