Education is a basic human right and an essential building block for every person to reach their full potential, and for societies and economies to grow and flourish.
Today’s rapid technological breakthroughs — like Artificial Intelligence — hold enormous promise to support students of all ages across their learning journeys.
But the tremendous rewards are matched by some daunting risks. As AI-driven systems become more powerful, human intention and machine-driven impacts can easily misalign.
This year’s International Day of Education reminds us that unlocking the potential of Artificial Intelligence also depends on keeping human agency — and human rights — at the heart of this rapidly evolving technology.
We must ensure that Artificial Intelligence supports students and teachers through access to information and cutting-edge curricula and other learning tools.
And we must work to guarantee that all users have the tools and knowledge required to use this technology smartly, safely and ethically — including through UNESCO’s Competency Frameworks to support learners and teachers as they incorporate Artificial Intelligence into their learning.
The recently adopted Global Digital Compact includes further critical steps to help ensure that humanity retains control over the development and governance of Artificial Intelligence, rather than the other way around.
Artificial Intelligence must never replace the essential human elements of learning.
On this important day, let’s commit to keeping humanity at the center of education systems, everywhere.
The conference will be held as a side event to mark to the 4th United Nations Day of Education on Monday January 24, 2022 at the United Nations Headquarters. The event is expected to have the Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations as host as well as have other participation from the UN community.
The outcome from the event will work to
Program Format:
The program will be held live in form of presentations, statements, and panel discussion.Education Stakeholders will be invited as panelist to share on their research experiences and;present situation on education in community classroom. The event will be under the hosting guide of the Mission of Nigeria to the UN. The event will be concluded with a get together round table luncheon at the Nigeria Mission
Date: Monday January 24,2022 Time: 10am -1pm
2:00pm-4:00pm: Get Together Round Table Discussion Luncheon at the Nigeria Mission
Inspired and guided by the purposes and objective of the Launch of the UN Day of Education and recalling the UN Agenda on SDG 4 and Targets, the Irene Menakaya School Onitsha and the Center for SDG Global Education USA will organize an international conference to mark the 1st anniversary of the UN Day of Education on January 24, 2020 on SDG 4 Education Solutions Initiative.
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