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KABUL (PAN): The Afghan Ministry of Education organised the first-ever National Conference on Inclusive and Child-Friendly Education, the United Nations mission in Kabul said on Wednesday.
More than 120 delegates from Ministry of Education, other government ministries, universities, NGOs, the donor community and UN agencies reaffirmed their commitment to promoting the right to education for all children.
The ministry adopted the Afghanistan Declaration on Inclusive and Child-Friendly Education developed by the delegates, stressing the importance of promoting non-discrimination in education and providing future generations with basic skills.
The Afghanistan Declaration says: "The education system should contribute to the peaceful development of Afghanistan, enabling children, families and communities to develop."
Held on Tuesday, the national conference, supported UNESCO and Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), was also an opportunity to celebrate the World Teacher Day 2010 under the slogan "Recovery begins with teachers".
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More than 120 delegates from Ministry of Education, other government ministries, universities, NGOs, the donor community and UN agencies reaffirmed their commitment to promoting the right to education for all children.
The ministry adopted the Afghanistan Declaration on Inclusive and Child-Friendly Education developed by the delegates, stressing the importance of promoting non-discrimination in education and providing future generations with basic skills.
The Afghanistan Declaration says: "The education system should contribute to the peaceful development of Afghanistan, enabling children, families and communities to develop."
Held on Tuesday, the national conference, supported UNESCO and Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), was also an opportunity to celebrate the World Teacher Day 2010 under the slogan "Recovery begins with teachers".
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