All Children Deserve the Right to Education. Here’s Why.
Education is a basic human right for everyone, helping people—including children—to grow and develop. This article will explain why children’s rights to education are so important and how you can support children’s rights to education in your own community.
Importance of Children’s Rights to Education (Youth Development)
Children’s rights to education are important in promoting positive youth development for all children. Here are some ways that youth education affects children around the world:
- Helps children build critical life skills. Youth education enhances the growth and well-being of children worldwide through the powers of knowledge and community building. At school, students develop various life skills that are important to their well-being, including:
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem solving
- Reading
- Social skills
- Leadership skills
- Helps children break past poverty and other barriers to success. Education also helps children to fight against worldwide inequities, giving them the opportunity to lead better lives and create a better world for future generations. Depending on socioeconomic status, it may be more difficult for children to attend school and get the education they need to break past barriers caused by poverty, which can perpetuate the dangerous cycle of generational poverty.
Without access to education, many children may never have the opportunity to learn the skills they need to be successful in their communities. As UNESCO reports: “Globally, 16% of children and youth (covering primary to upper secondary) are not attending school.” Education is the key to unlocking brighter futures, ensuring that every child is equipped to change the world.
Female Education
Cultural and gender norms often prioritize boys’ education over girls’, leading to gender disparities in access to schooling. Supporting female education is important in reducing these disparities and giving girls the opportunity to build better lives for themselves. Female education allows girls increased access to economic independence, better career prospects, and a future where they are empowered to make a difference in the world around them.
According to a report from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), “It is estimated that 15 million girls–mainly those living in poverty–will never set foot in a classroom, compared to 10 million boys.” This is a statistic that everyone has the power to change, and doing so will lead to more opportunities for girls to thrive in the world.
See also: The Power of Female Education (and How to Support It)
No Limit International Initiatives
Building a brighter future through youth education has been a core part of No Limit International’s mission and goals. Whether distributing books to local schools, building mobile libraries, or educating the youth on literacy, the non-government organization uses youth education as a way to break barriers in both local and global communities.
When it comes to children’s rights to education, No Limit International focuses on advocacy and service for children, helping every child possible gain the resources and knowledge needed to succeed. One of No Limit International’s Co-Founders, Orlybella Tantchou, particularly specializes in children’s rights to education, with her passion driving her activism and outreach.
From releasing a song supporting Ukrainian children and their right to go to school to collecting books for children in Sub-Saharan Africa, Orlybella strives to be a voice for children who may not have one. In doing so, she hopes to bring positive change to the world and create a lasting impact in the lives of the children she serves.
How Can I Support Children’s Rights to Education?
The power of education is priceless, which is why we must be an active part of bringing education to as many children as possible. Here are some ways that you can support children’s rights to education/promote equal education for all:
- Advocate for youth equality in the education system. Spread awareness on existing disparities within the education system and be an active part of the change by educating others.
- Volunteer. Support youth education initiatives through volunteer work, community service, outreach, etc.
- Donate money, books, and other educational resources. Many schools and educational programs can use these resources to further a child’s education.
- Sponsor a child’s education. Poverty is a significant barrier to education in Africa and around the world, with many families unable to afford school fees, uniforms, and other related expenses. By contributing financially to a child’s education, you make it possible for them to receive the proper education they need to succeed.
Support Youth Education and Development with No Limit International
With your support, No Limit International can continue to make education and learning more accessible for everyone. Donate today and join us as we break barriers, erase stigmas, and provide essential resources for youth education across Africa and the world.
To learn more about No Limit International, give us a call at +237 699 99 02 89 / +237 675 80 85 10 or contact us via email at info@nolimitinternational.org. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the world we live in.
