Achieving universal access to quality education, skills and lifelong learning

Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, inclusive and quality primary and secondary education, leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes and inclusive, sustainable economic growth

By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable, inclusive and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

Achieving universal access to inclusive and quality education at all levels eliminates the gender gap in enrolment and completion and increases the quality of education for all in least developed countries

Substantially expand globally the number of places and scholarships for students and trainees from least developed countries

Substantially increase access to the Internet, electricity, school meals that support healthy diets, water and other vital school health services, and adequate hygiene and sanitation facilities in all primary, secondary and tertiary schools in least developed countries by 2030

Undertake feasibility studies to explore the possibility of establishing an online university or other equivalent platforms for the least developed countries

Expand professional training and quality apprenticeships and promote other active labour market policies to facilitate a smooth school-to-work transition for young people, especially young women

Urge the international community to join forces to have children return to school in the wake of COVID-19 and ensure 12 years of safe and quality education for all children, specifically girls