Education
UNESCO's global education mandate is focused on fostering peace, sustainable development, and intercultural dialogue. In alignment with its core commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UNESCO is strategically focused on ensuring no one is left behind in its programme strategies.
Central to UNESCO's mission is supporting the , particularly , which seeks to "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all." To advance these goals, UNESCO utilizes its in-country, regional, and global expertise, extensive partner network, specialized institutes, and its cutting-edge research, data, and tools.
In Pakistan, the educational crisis is characterized by significant barriers to access, quality, and equity. , especially girls and those in rural areas, are out of school. The education system is marred by structural challenges in governance, capacity development, financing, and monitoring and evaluation, impeding progress toward inclusive and equitable quality education.
UNESCO education programmes in Pakistan target the most disadvantaged and marginalized groups. Youth are a key priority for UNESCO, given their vital role in combating inequality, driving sustainable development, and building peace. UNESCO’s key interventions in education include policy development and advocacy, system strengthening, capacity building of education personnel including teachers, and sector coordination. Inclusion and equity, greening education, digital transformation, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and higher education are priority areas.
