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International Movement ATD Fourth World
Directly contributing to the discussions around HLPF 2022 theme, this side event invites the audience to revisit the interlinkages between Goal 1, Goal 4, Goal 5, Goal 10 on inequalities and Goal 16 on peaceful and inclusive societies by looking at how people’s participation can be a transformative tool. This side event will highlight the importance of placing dignity and inclusive education at the heart of the COVID-19 recovery if countries are to build back better.
The dignity of the human being is not only a fundamental right in itself but constitutes the basis of all other fundamental rights. Yet, the current reality shows that many people living in persistent poverty experience their dignity being denied and disrespected, especially in accessing quality education and life-long learning opportunities. This side-event will highlight diverse forms of discrimination that perpetuate unequal access to quality education.
Activists with lived experience of poverty and members of the International Movement ATD Fourth World from Burkina Faso and Latin America, in a dialogue with academics, civil society, and government representatives, will discuss recommendations to transform education. From legal recognition to informal learning opportunities, this dialogue aims to gain a new understanding of innovative processes designed to break the persistence of poverty and social exclusion and to empower individuals and communities by fostering their ability to participate in or influence decisions that directly affect their lives.
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