Over the past decade, the Declaration has achieved significant impact, with 121 states now endorsing it. However, despite this progress, attacks on education are increasing, underlining the urgent need to continue advancing universal endorsement and full implementation of the Declaration.
Now is the time to mobilize for the work of the implementation, while also celebrating what has been achieved so far.
Official Program 09:00-10:15
- Welcome speech
Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Assistant Legal Director Stein Westlye Johannessen, Ministry of Defense - Conversation: “Safe Schools in Unstable Times: Why Implementation Matters More Than Ever”
Discussion about main achievements and best practices of implementation of the SSD. Demonstrate the importance of the SSD, including in challenging times, and with experiences from the state led implementation network.
Orlaith Minogue, Chair of the Steering Committee for the Global Coalition to Protect Education Against Attack (GCPEA)
Gunvor Knag Fylkesnes, Director of Advocacy and Communication, Save the Children Norway
Ambasador Alejandra del Río Novo, Spain
Chargé d'Affaires Dr. Tiwatope Adeleye Elias-Fatile, Nigeria
- Musical performance: Munch VGS
- Closing remarks
Selma Bratberg, The Norwegian Students and Academics International Assistance Fund (SAIH)
We look forward to marking this important milestone with you and to discuss how we can ensure that children and young people can access their right to education.
We hope you can attend and look forward to welcoming you to this significant event!
