The Fortaleza Declaration, adopted at the 2024 Global Education Meeting (GEM), emerges as a robust roadmap for addressing education-related challenges. It emphasizes the necessity for innovative educational strategies that prioritize equity and inclusion, calling for a renewed focus on financing education to ensure no child is left behind as they pursue their studies. The outcomes of the 2024 GEM will serve as crucial inputs for multilateral discussions, shedding light on the transformative power of education for a peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future.
Therefore, following the engagement and contributions of the SDG 4 Youth & Student Network members in the GEM process, it is essential to sustain the momentum of youth and student involvement in realizing the GEM outcomes. In celebration of the 2025 International Day of Education, the SDG 4 Youth & Student Network is hosting an online event dedicated to interactive dialogue among youth and students from all around the world.
The event aims to provide a meaningful space for the youth and students to share their perspectives and recommendations on the implementation of the Fortaleza Declaration and contribute to the youth and student call for action in the post GEM process. The event’s outcomes will be consolidated into a recommendation document drafted by the SDG 4 Youth & Student Network.