EDUCATION FOR ALL
THROUGH
VOICES OF CHILDREN
“Education, a fundamental basis of
human being’s rights, is a key for
sustainable development, peace and
stability in countries and between
the states. It is a necessary tool for
effective participation in society
life and economics of the 21st
century marked by globalization.
Achievement of Education for All
is a goal that cannot be delayed
any more. Policies to meet basic
educational needs must be
implemented. ”
(Dakar Framework for Actions: Education
For All)
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UNESCO Cluster
Office Almaty,
Kazakhstan
UNESCO
Almaty Cluster
Office
FOREWORD
The EFA week in 2004 was devoted to the problems
and issues of children who have limited or no access
to education. Central Asia was also a part of the global
campaign. The issues and concerns for education are
usually left to policy makers, practitioners, teachers, civil
society organizations etc who make their views known on
important calendar days. We have seldom heard children’s
own opinions about their educational situation.
UNESCO tried to give the floor to the children this time
around and to understand what they need and what their
attitudes, preferences and opinions are. We hope that the
voices of young people will be heeded.
Special thanks to all those who were involved in this
initiative and organisation of the publication.
Grateful acknowledgement to Ms. Dina Mukhamedkhan,
expert in education who compiled the publication and Ms.
Catherine McGlinn, visiting professor, American University
of Central Asia for helping with the editing.
Anjum R. Haque
Head of UNESCO Cluster Office
Almaty, Kazakhstan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
Introduction
II.
Speech of UNESCO Director General
Mr. Matsuuro
III.
Children’s responses on education
issues
IV.
Conclusion
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Introduction
Global Week
At the World Education Forum (Dakar 2001) the international educational
community entrusted UNESCO with coordinating the Education for All
movement. As part of this init