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World Teacher’s Day, held annually on October 5th since 1994 – when it was created by UNESCO – celebrates teachers worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. (World Teachers’ Day)
Education International is the global voice of education workers, representing nearly 30 million teachers and other education workers through 401 member organizations in 172 countries and territories. (Education International)
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized United Nations agency. Its name stands for an ambitious goal: to build peace in the minds of human beings through education. (UNESCO)