ISLAMABAD: World Teachers’ Day was observed across globe aimed at expressing gratitude for contributions of teachers. Theme for World Teachers’ Day 2022 is “Change of education begins with teachers”. October 5 was proclaimed as World Teachers’ Day by UNESCO in 1994, with aim of honouring adoption of UNESCO/ILO recommendation.

This was a part of intergovernmental conference convened by UNESCO in Paris that recognised status of teachers in cooperation with International Labour Organisation. 

This marks anniversary of adoption of 1966 UNESCO recommendation concerning status of teachers. It sets standards regarding rights and responsibilities of teachers for their initial preparation, further education, recruitment, employment and learning conditions. UNESCO’s 2020 message-”With theme, ‘Young Teachers: Future of Profession,’ we recognire critical importance of reaffirming value of teaching mission. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 06 2022

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