The teachers we need for the education we want
On World Teachers’ Day 2023, UNESCO presented an exhibition celebrating educators from all corners of our planet, recognizing their dedication, passion, and commitment to shaping the future.
Delving into a range of topics — from digital transformation and inclusion to lifelong learning and sustainable development — the photo gallery offers insights into how UNESCO and its partners champion educators globally via initiatives such as the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development, the Norwegian Teachers Initiative, the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Woman Education, the African Union Continental Teacher Award, the OECD Teaching for Climate Action Initiative, and the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize.
World Teachers’ Day 2023 centred on the theme of addressing teacher shortages and making the teaching profession more appealing. This theme underscored the need to support, respect, and celebrate educators, and the exhibition serves as a visual testament to the inÂfluence of teachers and the importance of their vocation. Immerse yourself in the portraits of 52 educators from 18 countries. Each portrait features a testimonial revealing educators’ motivations for embracing teaching.
We hope this photo gallery and the testimonies leave you with a profound appreciation for the teaching profession and a renewed commitment to supporting educators worldwide.
