High-level political forum 2020 event: Education post-COVID 19
Organized by UNESCO, SDG-Education 2030 Steering Committee, with support from Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, this virtual side event will bring together multilateral institutions, national governments, civil society actors, teachers, foundations, private sector and youth advocates around 3 objectives:
New realities for education affected by COVID
- Amplified Inequalities
- Recessionary outlook
- Spotlight on teachers, students and a safe return to school
- Spotlight on partnerships to ensure learning continuity
- Inclusion
- Continued and renewed support for education financing
Format
An inclusive multi-stakeholder panel discussion, including participation from GPE CEO Alice Albright, that brings together high-level representatives from the SDG-Education 2030 Steering Committee and the Group of Friends, the UN, as well as key actors in the field of education from COVID-19 Global Education Coalition established by UNESCO.