UNESCO says education in Cuba promotes peace and sustainable development

Havana, February 11 (RHC)-- The Deputy-Director General for Education at UNESCO, Stefanía Giannini, acknowledged the Cuban educational system's contribution to peace and sustainable development, and expressed gratitude to the island for sharing its educational expertise.

In a video address released on Monday before the opening of the 19th International Pedagogy Congress 2025, the UNESCO representative emphasized the relevance of this event in developing educational strategies.

According to Giannini, UNESCO offers data and expertise that empowers nations to put the UN 2030 Agenda into action, focusing on educational, inclusive, and resilient systems that foster lasting peace.

On Monday, at the Havana Convention Center, Cuban Minister of Education Naima Trujillo emphasized the role this sector plays in fostering sustainable development, ensuring fairness and inclusivity.

Trujillo convened educators from 32 countries in the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and Asia, for a conference that will continue until Thursday, February 13th.

The conference aims to discuss the challenges and social issues that are becoming more prevalent in each nation, such as access to technological progress, knowledge, and innovation; the impact of technology on production processes; among others.

The minister called upon the participants to redouble their efforts and actions to maintain and enhance educational systems for the benefit of present and future generations.

In this regard, she emphasized the work and commitment of Cuban educators, endorsed in the domestic and international domains. In the case of the latter, individuals from 30 nations have achieved literacy through the «Yes, I can» teaching method.

(Source: Prensa Latina)