Early childhood education topic of UNESCO workshop

United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizatons and media experts will focus on improving advocacy for early childhood education at a UNESCO-hosted workshop June 11-13, 2007, in Paris. The aim is to draw global attention to the critical role of early childhood education in helping children reach their full potential. The workshop will seek to define objectives, audiences, messages and tools for early childhood advocacy and communication. The workshop is co-organized by UNESCO, the Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development, and ADEA Working Group on Early Childhood Development. For information, contact y.kaga@unesco.org.