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UN chief outlines ‘bold steps’ for education in the face of COVID-19 disruption | |
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2020-08-04 | |
发布年 | 2020 |
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正文(英文) | Describing education as “the key to personal development and the future of societies”, António Guterres issued recommendations to get children back in the classroom in a policy brief launched alongside a new global campaign called Save our Future. “As the world faces unsustainable levels of inequality, we need education – the great equalizer – more than ever,” he said in a video message. “We must take bold steps now, to create inclusive, resilient, quality education systems fit for the future.” COVID-19 and the classroomThe UN estimates that the pandemic has affected more than one billion students worldwide. Despite efforts to continue learning during the crisis, including through delivering lessons by radio, television and online, many are still not being reached. The UN chief said learners with disabilities, members of minority or disadvantaged communities, as well as refugees and displaced persons, are among those at highest risk of being left behind. Even those students who can access distance learning face challenges, as success depends on their living conditions, and other factors such as fair distribution of domestic duties. Looming potential catastropheA learning crisis existed even before the pandemic, the Secretary-General said, as more than 250 million children were out of school. Furthermore, only a quarter of secondary school children in developing countries were leaving school with basic skills. “Now we face a generational catastrophe that could waste untold human potential, undermine decades of progress, and exacerbate entrenched inequalities,” said Mr. Guterres. “The knock-on effects on child nutrition, child marriage and gender equality, among others, are deeply concerning.” Back to schoolThe policy brief calls for action in four key areas, starting with the re-opening of schools once local transmission of COVID-19 is under control. The UN chief also called for greater investment in education, as low- and middle-income countries had already faced an annual funding gap of $1.5 trillion prior to the pandemic. “Education budgets need to be protected and increased,” he said. “And it is critical that education is at the heart of international solidarity efforts, from debt management and stimulus packages to global humanitarian appeals and official development assistance.” Education initiatives must also seek to reach those at greatest risk of being left behind, he continued. They also should be sensitive to the specific challenges faced by girls and boys, and women and men, while also addressing the digital divide. Quality education for allFor his final recommendation, the UN chief highlighted what he sees as the “generational opportunity” to deliver quality education for all children, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Coronavirus Portal & News UpdatesReaders can find information and guidance on the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from the UN, World Health Organization and UN agencies here. For daily news updates from UN News, click here. The 17 goals, which world leaders adopted five years ago, provide a pathway to a more sustainable future that benefits both people and the planet. “To achieve this, we need investment in digital literacy and infrastructure, an evolution towards learning how to learn, a rejuvenation of life-long learning and strengthened links between formal and non-formal education,” said Mr. Guterres. “And we need to draw on flexible delivery methods, digital technologies and modernized curricula while ensuring sustained support for teachers and communities.” |
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