UAE education minister urges inclusive education for girls at UN Human Rights council
Abu Dhabi- UAE Minister of Education Sarah Al Amiri has called for every girl to have access to and complete at least 12 years of safe, inclusive and high-quality education, saying schooling must equip young women with the skills and agency to shape their futures. “Our ambition should remain clear: every girl should have access to and complete at least twelve years of safe, inclusive, equitable…
UAE Education Minister Sarah Al Amiri urged for inclusive education for girls at a UN Human Rights Council event in Geneva. She advocated for every girl to receive at least twelve years of safe, inclusive, equitable, and quality education, emphasizing that schooling must equip young women with the skills and agency to shape their futures.
The appeal came during a high-level event marking the 12th anniversary of the UN's 2014 resolution on girls' right to education. Al Amiri stressed that education should not only provide qualifications but also knowledge, skills, and agency for decision-making. The UAE's advocacy for this cause ties into its bid for membership on the Human Rights Council for 2028-2030.
The event featured discussions on barriers such as conflict, humanitarian crises, gender inequality, and the digital divide keeping girls out of classrooms. Representatives from UNICEF, UN Women, UNESCO, and young speakers from Malawi and UAE presented perspectives on education in emergencies, gender equality, and inclusive learning.
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