International Day of Education (January 24, 2025)

International Day of Education is a global celebration of the importance of education and its role in creating a better world. Since its establishment by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, it has been observed every year on January 24th. This day aims to highlight the important role education plays in sustainable development and prosperity and promote inclusive and equitable access to education for all.

Under the theme “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”, the 2025 International Day of Education encourages reflections on the power of education to equip individuals and communities to navigate, understand and influence technological advancement.

As computer and AI-driven systems become more sophisticated, the boundaries between human intention and machine-driven action often blur, raising critical questions about how to preserve, redefine, and, ideally, elevate human agency in an age of technological acceleration

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