“Education as a Human Right” is theme of Global Action Week

“Education as a Human Right” is the theme of the 2007 Global Action Week (April 23-29). Global Action Week is organized by the Global Campaign for Education (GCE), a UNESCO partner. Educators and other stakeholders are urged to sign up and take part in order to promote Education for All worldwide. “Everyone has the right to education” according to Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UNESCO promotes the right to education with emphasis on inclusion, lifelong learning and non-discrimination. Learn more at UNESCO’s Education website or the Right to Education website.