Kuwait Commits to Education as Key to Peace and Development
Kuwait has underscored its commitment to education as a key aspect of its humanitarian and development assistance. The country, in partnership with UNICEF, UNESCO, and UNRWA, has funded school rehabilitation and educational programs in Palestine, Yemen, and Syria. Kuwait's Diplomatic Attachée, Maryam Mansouri, highlighted the importance of education in promoting human rights and building a better future.
Kuwait's dedication to education is reflected in its words and actions. Its Diplomatic Attachée, Maryam Mansouri, quoted UN Secretary-General António Guterres, stating that education is 'a path to a better future for every human being and to a more peaceful world'. Kuwait has reaffirmed this stance at the United Nations, emphasizing education as a source of life and hope, and the cornerstone upon which peace and development are built.
Kuwait has not only pledged its support but also called on the international community to join forces. It urged increased funding for education in humanitarian contexts, integration of its protection into peacekeeping and reconstruction efforts, and accountability for violations targeting schools and educators. Mansouri noted that millions of children are deprived of their right to education due to conflict, with schools destroyed and teachers displaced. She stressed that education in crises is not a luxury but a necessity for saving lives and preserving human dignity.
Kuwait's commitment is evident in its practical support. It has been backed by UNRWA to restore schools and finance education courses in Palestine, Yemen, and Syria.
Kuwait's stance on education is clear and compelling. It sees education as a beacon of hope and a path to a better future. Through its words and actions, Kuwait has demonstrated its commitment to promoting and protecting this right, even in the most challenging circumstances. It has called on the international community to join it in this endeavor, recognizing that education is not just a moral imperative but also a practical necessity for saving lives and preserving human dignity.
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