Amina Mohammed proposed a five-point plan to strengthen the profession through greater investment, gender equality, support for digital learning…reports Asian Lite News
At the UNESCO World Summit on Teachers in Santiago, Chile, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned of a worsening global teacher crisis that threatens progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
She described teachers as “the beating heart of education, the cornerstone of sustainable development, and the guardians of our future,” but cautioned that the crisis is a “slow-burning emergency” undermining learning outcomes, widening inequality, and weakening community bonds.
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay highlighted the root causes: low and delayed salaries, an ageing workforce, rising student enrolments without adequate resources, and persistent gender gaps, particularly in STEM.
In response, Mohammed proposed a five-point plan to strengthen the profession through greater investment, gender equality, support for digital learning, protection in crisis zones, and renewed recognition of teachers’ vital role.
