A call for good practices on meaningful youth engagement in education.

The power of youth as co-creators of education



 On January 24th, The International Day of Education 2026 will be marked through youth-led and participatory celebrations: 

• A global event convening youth and students alongside international decision-makers will be hosted at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 23 January 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm (Paris time). 

• An online youth-led event will feature young people’s stories and their role in advancing quality education in conflict-affected contexts on 23 January 2026 from 3 to 5 pm (Paris time). The event will be organized by the SDG 4 Youth & Student Network in cooperation with other UNESCO networks and partners, notably the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet). 

• An online action for youth and students to participate in the celebrations around International Day for Education will accompany other activities to drive visibility and engagement.

 • The issuing of a call for good practices on meaningful youth engagement in education, which will be featured in the SDG 4 Knowledge Hub.

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