Education is a human right, enshrined in article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Today is the 5th International Day for Education, as proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Under the theme “to invest in people, prioritize education”, the UN is calling for maintaining strong political mobilization around education and charting the way to translate commitments and global initiatives into action.

Against the backdrop of a global recession, growing inequalities and the climate crisis, education must be prioritized to accelerate progress towards all the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). It is vital for countries to achieve gender equality and break the cycle of poverty that is leaving millions of children, youth and adults behind. Today, 244 million children and youth are out of school, and 771 million adults are illiterate. Their right to education is being violated.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), dedicate the fifth edition of this International Day to all the girls and women in Afghanistan, who have been denied their right to learn, study and teach; and condemns this serious attack on human dignity and on the fundamental right to education.

Why educate a girl?  We believe that if you educate a girl, you educate the next generation as well.

It Must Be NOW promote UN SDGs that support education for girls.

SDG 4 is Quality Education – ensure inclusive and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Artsy Africa Academy aims to provide online scholarships in hospitality management to young, underprivileged African women through their partnership with IU-International University of Applied Sciences and Study Access Alliance.   The Hoteliers Guild Sirius Campaign 2023 supports Artsy Africa Academy.

The Hoteliers Guild Sirius Campaign 2023

Support the next generation of leadership in hospitality by funding the online scholarships in Hospitality Management for young, underprivileged African women.

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SDG 5 is Gender Equality – achieve gender equality and empowerment for all women and girls.

Education for All (EFA) in Morocco provide girls from rural communities in the High Atlas mountain region with a safe, nurturing and well-equipped boarding homes so they can have the opportunity of a secondary and college education.  EFA is funded by founder Mike McHugo and supported by guests staying at Kasbah du Toubkal, a member of the NOW Force for Good Alliance.