Guyana calls on UNESCO to advance educational equity for marginalised learners

Guyana has urged the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to evaluate global educational progress by how effectively countries support learners facing the greatest geographical, cultural and social barriers, particularly those in remote, indigenous, and special needs communities.

Speaking at the Plenary Debates of UNESCO’s 225th Executive Council, Minister of Education Sonia Parag delivered Guyana’s official statement on the Director General’s Report, addressing UNESCO’s work towards Sustainable Development Goal Four (SDG 4) – the United Nations’ target for inclusive and quality education by 2030.

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Parag stressed that building resilient education systems requires sustained investment across five core areas: teacher development, foundational learning, inclusive digital transformation, predictable financing and effective planning.