Gertie Steukers

"We must increase partnerships and equitable financing, to ensure that vulnerable groups are prioritized in education transformation. No children should be left behind!" - Gertie Steukers, @GSteukers Education Specialist @UNESCO #GEM2024

The world needs 44 million additional teachers to achieve quality education for all. On #WorldTeachersDay & every day, let's speak up for teachers by calling for fair salaries & working conditions; policies that protect them; and the autonomy they need. unesco.org/en/days/teache…

Today is #LiteracyDay! Imagine not being able to read life-saving information, like the instructions for your medicine. This is the harsh reality for more than 60 Million #Pakistanis and 763 million #youth and #adults around the world who lack basic #literacy skills.

#Education is a basic human right, as recognized in #Pakistan's Constitution (Article 25-A), mandating free and compulsory education for children aged 5-16. Despite this, Pakistan currently has the world’s second-highest number of out-of-school children.

#Freshwater is essential for health, prosperity, and security, yet global #waterchallenges persist. The Water Chamber serves as a forum to address emerging water issues, fostering knowledge exchange and innovation strategies. @sherryrehman @julienmh @UNinPak

#YasmeenLari, recipient of the #RIBA Gold Medal, revolutionises the design landscape by championing #zerocarbon #selfbuild concepts for displaced populations. Her initiatives enable women to construct homes that embody sanctuaries of self-expression and #sustainableliving.

Recently, #UNESCO Pakistan's team Cristina Menegazzi and Mariam Farooqi visited #Tashkent to attend a conference on combatting the illicit trafficking of cultural property.

The genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda was neither an accident nor unavoidable. As we remember the bloodshed 28 years ago, we must recognize that we always have a choice: To choose humanity over hatred; compassion over cruelty; courage over complacency.

Let us challenge stereotypes! Let us benefit from diversity! Let us push the boundaries of innovation! Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🌐 on.unesco.org/2BI4tCI #WomenInScience

On #BlackHistoryMonth, let's remember Rosa Parks, born #OnThisDay in 1913. Let's remember that it is never too late to start doing what is right. Let's be like Rosa Parks. Let's #StandUp4HumanRights and #FightRacism & all forms of intolerance & hate. on.unesco.org/3J6B0AW

@samuelmunana1 @LuannGronhovd @katerowley0 @NUDOR_Rw @anumino @FodeNdiaye9 @GomeraM @NRugwe Wonderful news! Congratulations!

@LuannGronhovd @katerowley0 @NUDOR_Rw @anumino @FodeNdiaye9 @GomeraM @GSteukers @NRugwe. We made it!

Had a fruitful handover ceremony of the completed 2nd edition of the RSLDictionary to the @RwandaGov @RwandaLocalGov @Rwanda_Edu @REBRwanda thru’ the @ncpdrwanda. Thankfully to the @USAmbRwanda @USAIDRwanda @BlundenSteve @SarahRwandaVSO

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Just 5 MORE DAYS to go until 05 November 2021. If you are a CSO working with local communities and have not yet applied for the @UNDP_Rwanda - @GovernanceRw SMALL GRANT, this is your last chance! Submit your application NOW 👉 bit.ly/3DYTaD6

This morning our Dep Rep @RedkarVarsha received in a courtesy visit the Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Kingdom of #Belgium Mr.Jean-Michel Swalens.They discussed on shared interests in areas of: gender equality,civil society strengthening & persons with disabilities.

Teachers play one of the most crucial roles in our societies. We must ensure their work is appreciated and valued accordingly → We need to #InvestInTeachers so they can keep impacting lives and building our societies. Happy #WorldTeachersDay! 😊

@samuelmunana1 @anumino @MissRwandaDotRW @PatriotismOrg @rnudeaf @MTNRwanda @RwandaLocalGov Impressive Sam! Happy international week of the Deaf!

Was glad having a great time launching the Intern’al week of the Deaf people on 20th September with @anumino @MissRwandaDotRW #MissGraceIngabire in partnership with @PatriotismOrg @rnudeaf @MTNRwanda @RwandaLocalGov

#MeetOurTeam: @UNDP_Rwanda we work with @RwandaGov, Civil Society & Private Sector to promote social inclusion & strengthen CSOs. Behind the scene, there are people working tirelessly to make it happen. MEET @GSteukers a social and political scientist: bit.ly/3C75VKg

How can migration help accelerate progress towards the Global Goals?

Addressing today's and tomorrow's challenges, our strategic partnerships with the African Union and Regional Economic Communities fulfil the priorities jointly identified in #Agenda2063 and #Agenda2030 #Inequality #Governance #ClimateChange Learn more about our work🎬👇 #AUDay

We are pleased to announce that APPLICATION for Micro-Grants for projects proposals is now open. Are you Civil Society/Faith-Based Organisations? Don't miss out on this opportunity. More details and ToRs can be found here 👉 bit.ly/3DYTaD6

Children with albinism should not be treated as outcasts.They're our kids, sisters & brothers with different genetic conditions. READ an inspiring STORY of Icyimpaye's fight to protect her 3 children with albinism against discrimination: bit.ly/3zKyZ9o #LeaveNoOneBehind