" Childhood and motherhood" At the celebration of the Arab Literacy Eradication Day at the League of Arab States
Dr. Sahar Al-Sunbati, President of the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, participated in the celebration held by the League of Arab States in cooperation with the General Authority for Adult Education, on the occasion of Arab Literacy Eradication Day, which came this year under the slogan “The Future of Adult Education and Learning in Egypt and the Arab World,” This is at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States.
She expressed " Al-Sanbati " With her sincere thanks and appreciation for her invitation To participate in this celebration, which is one of the most important occasions that touches the consciences of all of us, which is the “Arab Literacy Eradication Day,” which comes this year under the slogan “The Future of Adult Education and Learning in Egypt and the Arab World,” which reflects our aspiration for a brighter future, where education is a guaranteed right for all. Starting from the early childhood years until the advanced stages of life, stressing that eradicating illiteracy is closely linked to raising societal awareness, especially raising awareness of children’s rights, and it must be included within a developed curriculum for educating children and adults in ways Innovative, keeping pace with the era of digital transformation.
Al-Sunbati added: The illiteracy rate in Egypt still represents a major challenge despite the efforts made. According to the data of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics for the year 2023, the illiteracy rate reached 16.1% (for the age group 10 years and above), a decrease of 1.4% compared to the previous year. The illiteracy rate among males also reached 11.4%, the illiteracy rate among females reached 21%, so according to this data there is still a lot to offer together as partners in this. Homeland.
Al-Sunbati confirmed The importance of education in childhood is not because it is the beginning of the educational journey, but because it is the seed that grows and bears fruit at all stages of life. Investing in children’s education is considered the basic foundation for achieving sustainable development, as it contributes to building the individual’s personality, enhancing his mental capabilities and developing human values that establish more just and cohesive societies, stressing that every child has the right to an educated and informed community environment and family.
She said "Sunbati" We in Egypt and the Arab world are fully aware of the importance of focusing on childhood education as a means of reducing illiteracy in the future. When we provide the child with a healthy and appropriate educational environment from his early years, we guarantee not only his individual future, but the future of our entire countries, pointing out that Responsibility does not stop at childhood, but rather extends to include all age groups. Adult education and eradicating illiteracy is not an option, but rather a necessity to confront the challenges we live in in a world witnessing rapid developments, especially in the world of the Internet. Illiteracy no longer only means the inability to read and write, but rather it includes… Digital and cultural illiteracy, therefore, the efforts of governments, civil society and the private sector must be combined to enhance adult education programs and enable them to participate effectively in building our societies.
At the end of her speech, she directed: "Sunbati" An invitation to make this Arab Literacy Day a new starting point towards a better future, to renew our commitment to combating illiteracy in all its forms, and to believe that investing in people is the greatest investment we can make to our countries so that they remain illuminated by science and knowledge.
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