Pope Francis' Intention for the month of January -
For The Right To An Education
Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which
is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected.
JANUARY 24
International Day of Education
Learning for peace must be a transformative process, enabling learners to gain essential knowledge, values, attitudes, skills, and behaviors, thereby empowering them to serve as catalysts for peace in their communities. The foundation of more peaceful, just, and sustainable societies is laid through education, a force that permeates every facet of our daily lives and overall prospects. In the face of escalating climate change, democratic erosion, persistent inequalities, growing discrimination, hate speech, violence, and conflict on a global scale, education emerges as a powerful tool to both address and prevent these challenges in the future. Moreover, when effectively shaped and implemented, education becomes a long-term investment with increasing returns.
An active commitment to peace is more urgent today an ever: Education is central to this endeavor.