International Day of Education
A 6th grade student at Tchaourou middle school in Benin. Credit: GPE/Chantal Rigaud

In December 2018, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming January 24 the International Day of Education. The day is meant to celebrate the role of education for peace and development.

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A 6th grade student at Tchaourou middle school in Benin. Credit: GPE/Chantal Rigaud