Education for All (EFA) 2009 Events Calendar
JANUARY
Impact of the Economic Crisis on Children UNICEF Conference
6-7 January 2009
Singapore, Singapore
High-level Symposium and Technical Consultation on the strategy for the second half of the United Nations Literacy Decade (UNLD), 2003-2012
26-28 January 2009
Paris, France (UNESCO HQ)
Experts and key stakeholders to examine strategy for the remaining years 2008-2012, to strengthen commitment, cooperation and rsources for literacy at the global level. UNESCO Literacy Portal
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
28 January - 1 February 2009
Davos, Switzerland
UNESCO to launch www.pfore.org, a dedicated platform and database of existing case studies of partnerships between private sector corporations, governments and civil society across the world. Critical role of partnerships in achieving Education for All to be highlighted.
FEBRUARY
Multiple Approaches of Education for Rural Areas
9-12 February 2009
Cebu, Philippines
UNESCO Gender Studies & Women's Research Networking Conference
9-13 February 2009
Bangkok, Thailand
International Mother Language Day
21 February 2009
Project on Mother Tongue as Bridge Language of Instruction in South-East Asian Countries: Policy, Strategies and Advocacy
A Regional Meeting on the Dissemination of Project Results and Identification of Good Functioning Models
24-26 February 2009
Bangkok, Thailand
The SEAMEO Secretariat, with support from the World Bank aims to provide the opportunity to explore how South-East Asian countries, through appropriate language policies can achieve Education for All (EFA) by widening access, reduce repetitions and drop-outs and improve learning outcomes. For more information, visit the SEAMEO website.
Regional Conference on Higher Education in South, South-West and Central Asia
25-26 February 2009
New Delhi, India
Ministers, educationists, NGOs, policy makers and senior experts from 14 countries to attend. The conference will set the stage for the upcoming 2009 World Education Conference on the New Dynamics of Higher Education, to be held in Paris, in July 2009.
MARCH
International Women's Day
8 March 2009
Third Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) Steering Committee Meeting
12-13 March 2009
Bangkok, Thailand
ARNEC website
Steering Committee members
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
21 March 2009
Quality Innovations for Teaching and Learning
24-26 March 2009
Bangkok, Thailand
The Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID), UNESCO Bangkok, is convening the 4th World Teachers' Day in Thailand and the 12th UNESCO-APEID International Conference in collaboration with the Ministry of Education in Thailand at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre. As part of ongoing efforts to address issues facing teachers, educators, administrators, planners and policy makers in providing quality teaching and learning opportunities, a forum to explore, identify and synergize innovative approaches will take place. For more information, visit the APEID website or contact apeid(at)unescobkk.org.
Asia and Pacific Launch of the 2009 Global Monitoring Report
24 March 2009
Bangkok, Thailand
The 2009 Global Monitoring Report will launch in Bangkok at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, in parallel to the 4th World Teachers' Day in Thailand and the 12th UNESCO-APEID International Conference. The focus of the 2009 Report is on governance, management and financing of education. A panel discussion will also take place, with EFA partners, UN agencies and education experts in attendance. For more information, contact bkk.efa(at)unesco.org.
World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development - Moving into the Second-Half of the UN Decade
31 March - 2 April 2009
Bonn, Germany
UNESCO and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research meet to review the result of the work undertaken during the first half of the UN Decade of Education and Sustainable Development. Participants will share best practices on ESD from all world regions and develop mechanisms for enhanced cooperation in the implementation of the UN Decade.
ESD World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development website
ESD in Asia-Pacific website
APRIL
World Health Day
7 April 2009
International Conference on Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
15-17 April 2009
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Officiated by Y.A.B. Deputy Prim Minister of Malaysia. The conference's objectives are to serve as a platform for exchange of ideas, information and expertise in child care and education, emphasize vital role of quality child development and encourage parental and societal involvment. Jointly organized by the Prime Minister's Department, Sultan Idris University of Education and UNICEF. Download brochure.
7th Education for All (EFA) Global Action Week (GAW) The Big Read "Youth and Adult Literacy and Lifelong Learning"
20-26 April 2009
The 7th Education for All Global Action Week's theme is Youth and Adult Literacy and Lifelong Learning. The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) will host The Big Read, focusing on Literacy for All. GCE will produce a compilation of short stories about how education changes the world. Visit GCE's The Big Read homepage.
MAY
World Press Freedom Day
3 May 2009
10th Regional Meeting of National EFA Coordinators and Regional Launch of the 2009 EFA Global Monitoring Report
4-7 May 2009
Bangkok, Thailand
National EFA Coordinators and delegations from 31 countries, including representatives from Central Asia involved in education met to prepare sub-regional and regional strategies towards Reaching the Unreached in Education and Meeting the EFA Goals by 2015. More info
International Day of Families
15 May 2009
JUNE
International Day of Child Victims of Aggression
4 June 2009
World Environment Day
5 June 2009
International Day Against Child Labour
12 June 2009
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
26 June 2009
JULY
2009 World Conference on Higher Education (WCHE)
5-8 July 2009
Paris, France
More information is available at the WCHE 2009 webpage. For news and information on Higher Education in the Asia-Pacific region, visit: APEID Unit, UNESCO Bangkok (Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development)
AUGUST
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
9 August 2009
International Youth Day
12 August 2009
East Asia Data for Education decision-making Workshop: Linking evidence to planning and action
17-20 August 2009
Bangkok, Thailand
UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) and UNESCO Bangkok organize a workshop on EFAInfo, a one-stop Education for All database for Asia and the Pacific. For more information, contact Madeline Eisner, UNICEF Regional Adviser at meisner[at]unicef.org.
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SEPTEMBER
International Literacy Day
8 September 2009
Workshop on Evidence-based Advocacy for Gender: Gender Equity and Equality in Education
8-11 September
Bangkok, Thailand
Organized by UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) in cooperation and with support from the East Asia and Pacific Regional UNGEI Working Group, the purpose of the workshop is to provide support to the continued development of skills and experiences in utlizing gender and education data for advocacy. For more information, contact Chemba Raghavan, Consultant, UNICEF EAPRO at craghavan[at]unicef.org.
International Day of Peace
21 September 2009
OCTOBER
World Teacher's Day
5 October 2009
World Food Day
16 October 2009
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
17 October 2009
United Nations Day
24 October 2009
NOVEMBER
International Day of Tolerance
16 November 2009
Universal Children's Day
20 November 2009
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
25 November 2009
DECEMBER
World AIDS Day
1 December 2009
Sixth International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VI)
1-4 December 2009
Belém, Brazil
Hosted by the government of Brazil, the conference will provide an important platform for policy dialogue and advocacy on adult learning and non-formal education at global level. UNESCO Member States, UN agencies, multi- and bi-lateral cooperation agencies, civil society organizations, the private sector and learners from all world regions will attend.
Theme: Living and Learning for a Viable Future: The Power of Adult Learning
CONFINTEA VI website
International Day of Disabled Persons
3 December 2009
Human Rights Day
10 December 2009
International Migrants Day
18 December 2009
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