Today, 24 January, is UNESCO's International Day of Education!
The point of this day is to emphasize the vital role played by education and educators in addressing the escalating issue of hate speech. This phenomenon has gained momentum in recent years, particularly through the use of social media, causing significant harm to the social fabric of our societies.
The global community is witnessing a surge in violent conflicts, accompanied by a concerning increase in discrimination, racism, xenophobia, and hate speech. The impact of this violence knows no boundaries, transcending geographical, gender, racial, religious, political, and online distinctions. A proactive commitment to peace is more imperative than ever, with education at its core, as emphasized in UNESCO's Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development.
Education is the key!
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Illum, 24 ta' Jannar, huwa l-Jum Internazzjonali tal-Edukazzjoni tal-UNESCO!
Il-punt ta' dan il-jum hu li jitfakkar ir-rwol vitali li għandhom l-edukazzjoni u l-edukaturi fl-indirizzar tal-kwistjoni dejjem tikber tad-diskors ta’ mibegħda. Dan il-fenomenu żdied fis-snin riċenti, partikolarment permezz tal-użu tal-midja soċjali, u kkawża ħsara sinifikanti lin-nisġa soċjali tas-soċjetajiet tagħna.
Il-komunità globali qed tara żieda qawwija fil-kunflitti vjolenti, akkumpanjata minn żieda inkwetanti fid-diskriminazzjoni, ir-razziżmu, il-ksenofobija, u d-diskors ta’ mibegħda. L-impatt ta’ din il-vjolenza ma jafx fruntieri, u lil hinn mid-distinzjonijiet ġeografiċi, ta’ sess, razzjali, reliġjużi, politiċi u online. Impenn proattiv għall-paċi huwa imperattiv aktar minn qatt qabel, bl-edukazzjoni fil-qalba tagħha, kif enfasizzat fir-Rakkomandazzjoni tal-UNESCO dwar l-Edukazzjoni għall-Paċi, id-Drittijiet tal-Bniedem, u l-Iżvilupp Sostenibbli.
L-edukazzjoni hija ċ-ċavetta!