UK National Commission for UNESCO joins Parliamentary Year Book!
The UK National Commission for UNESCO has formally joined Parliamentary Year Book as a supporting body.
Citizenship is a key vehicle in the delivery of study themes for the UNESCO Associated Schools network and in promoting the values of UNESCO such as human rights, peace, tolerance and sustainable development and cultural diversity. The provision of citizenship as a distinct, statutory subject assists to ensure that the UK is compliant with its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
On joining Parliamentary Year Book, Professor Lynn Davies from the commission stated:
‘Retaining citizenship as a statutory subject is integral if we wish to stronger prepare learners in England for the challenges of an increasingly complex and interdependent world. Citizenship offers younger people with the skills, awareness and appreciation to actively participate in our society at local, national and international levels. It teaches students about significant global matters such as human rights and the United Nations and encourages students to critically reflect on and take action on issues that are significant to them.’ For further guidance, see the relevant UK information.
