Right to Education: Breaking Barriers That Keep Children Out of School
Education is not a privilege—it is a basic human right. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and pursue their dreams. Yet, millions of children across the globe are still locked out of classrooms because of poverty, inequality, and systemic barriers. The right to education is more than a policy statement; it is a moral obligation to ensure that no child is left behind.
Understanding the Right to Education
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) both affirm that education is a right for every child. This means governments are responsible for making education: