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Towards A Zimbabwe where
there is Peace, Justice, Dignity
and Development for All.
ZPP joined the rest of the world in commemorating the ‘International Day of Education’
on 24 January under the theme “to invest in people, prioritise education”. The United
Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education
in celebration of the role of education in peace and development. Without inclusive and
equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all, Zimbabwe cannot succeed
in achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty, among other socioeconomic targets. During the month of January, ZPP documented several cases in
different communities, including Silobela, Dangamvura/Chikanga and Hurungwe West,
in which children were denied access to the classroom due to non-payment of fees. On 16
January at Tsungubvi Primary School, Ward 3 in Glendale, students with outstanding
fees and missing textbooks were denied entry into the school grounds by the
headmaster. Access to education must be prioritised to accelerate progress towards all
the Sustainable Development Goals and the government’s ‘Vision 2030’ agenda.
January 2023
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