World Conferences 1992-1995
"Both formal and non-formal education are
indispensable to changing people's attitudes
so that they can assess and address their sustainable development
concerns".
From the Programme of the United Nations
Conference
on Environment and Development,
Rio de Janeiro, 3-14 June 1992
"The world community has a special
responsibility
to ensure that all children receive an education of improved
quality
and that they complete primary school".
From the Programme of Action of the International
Conference
on Population and Development,
Cairo, 5-13 September 1994
Member states should formulate "...time-bound
national strategies
for the eradication of illiteracy and the universalization of basic
education,
which includes early childhood education, primary education and
education for illiterates".
From the Declaration of the World Summit
for Social Development,
Copenhagen, 6-12 March 1995
"Investing in formal and non-formal education and
training for girls and women,
with its exceptionally high social and economic returns,
has proved to be one of the best means of achieving sustainable
development and economic growth".
From the Platform for Action of
the Fourth World Conference on Women,
Beijing, 4-15 September 1995
