Ms Mohammed stated, “We are failing our teachers.’’
UNESCO has strongly condemned the killing of six journalists in Palestine by an Israeli drone on Sunday.
Ms Bruce said, “The U.S. withdrawal will take effect on December 31, 2026.’’
Mr Amba said the manpower crisis had left pupils to suffer.
Ms Azoulay said the 2024 theme highlighted the essential link between protecting freedom of expression—a global public good—and preserving the planet.
UNESCO has called for access to reliable scientific information to protect the planet and mitigate the effects of climate change globally.
The UN report highlighted that conflicts over water resources were intensifying worldwide.
Globally, 2.2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water and 3.5 billion lack access to safely managed sanitation.
Senior UN officials on Sunday condemned the deadly Russian missile strikes in the Ukraine city of Odesa, which damaged several historic buildings.
While reading some books with schoolchildren at the ceremony, Mr Akufo-Addo said, “The World Book Capital is more than a reading campaign.”
