Pressing Global Issues

02/17/2017

Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn’t.
Michelle Obama, author, attorney, former U.S. First Lady

In September of 2015 the United Nations adopted a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new set of sustainable development goals. The 2017 World Forum on Early Care and Education is dedicated to inspiring the global early childhood community to work toward the achievement of sustainable development goals impacting young children with presentations and discussions on…

Protecting children fleeing from and exposed to conflict and violence
Enhancing children’s connections to and appreciation of the natural environment
Leading change in a changing world
Respecting the rights of children and families
Promoting understanding and connections among people of all cultural backgrounds
Ending gender bias
Restoring the value of play as the way children learn
Providing an opportunity for all children to have secure and rewarding futures

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