The International Day of Education is observed across the globe on January 24 to underscore education as a basic human right and a public responsibility.

• International Day of Education is envisioned to promote gender equality, inclusivity, and poverty eradication through quality education and democratic participation.
• The day also promotes numerous learning methods to bring together talented minds, ensure peace, and safeguard the planet. 
• On December 3, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution that proclaimed January 24 as the International Day of Education.
• According to the official site of UNESCO, the sixth International Day of Education will be celebrated under the theme of ‘learning for lasting peace’. The theme's relevance is rooted in the world witnessing a major surge in violence.