'World Teachers Day' being observed today
Pakistan
The day was first marked in 1994 to commemorate the signing of recommendation by the ILO and UNESCO
PESHAWAR (APP) – To celebrate the World Teachers Day, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will organise a ceremony at the Government Hasnain Shaheed Higher Secondary School, City No 1, here on Thursday (today).
Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education, Dr Muhammad Qasim Jan, would be the chief guest on the occasion.
This year’s central event aimed at recognising the dedication and hard work of teachers in Pakistan.
THE MAIN FUNCTION
The World Teachers' Day celebrations will focus on the theme "The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage".
The ceremony will be held at the UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France. It will be opened by UNESCO’s Director-General, followed by messages from the three co-convening agencies: the International Labour Organisation (ILO), UNICEF, and Education International.
As part of the celebrations, UNESCO will inaugurate an original photo exhibition featuring teachers from across the globe. This exhibition will showcase portraits and testimonials, recognizing their dedication, passion, and commitment to shaping the future. It will also highlight UNESCO's work on teachers. It will be on display outside UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, from late September to mid-October.
THE DAY
The ‘World Teachers Day’ was first marked in 1994 to commemorate the signing of recommendation by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1966.
That "ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers” is a standard-setting instrument that addresses the status and situations of teachers around the world. This recommendation outlines standards relating to education personnel policy, recruitment, and initial training as well as the continuing education of teachers, their employment, and working conditions.
The day aims to focus on "appreciating, assessing and improving the educators of the world" and to provide an opportunity to consider issues related to teachers and teaching.
