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Global Education Monitoring Report 2025: Gender Report: Women Lead for Learning Year of publication: 2025 Corporate author: UNESCO Barriers to gender equality in education leadership positions can and need to be overcome This gender edition, which is part of the 2024/5 Global Education Monitoring Report on leadership in education, addresses the remaining obstacles for women in their efforts to climb up the leadership ladder in education. Although the teaching profession has been feminized, there are considerable gender gaps in school management, education administration and political leadership positions, a situation illuminated in detail with examples from all over the world. Gender disparity in education leadership is the result of entrenched stereotypes and biases – conscious or unconscious – on the one hand and on the other institutional processes or professional development mechanisms that are insufficiently supportive. Research suggests that women leaders display some differences relative to men in their approaches to education leadership, for example the extent to which they emphasize collaboration, build relationships with the community and retain a focus on learning. While there is little to suggest that these differences are universal or immutable, the evidence points to the fact that the lack of equitable opportunities translates to less talent and fewer diverse approaches to leadership, which are a loss to education systems – not to mention the obvious need for equity. This is particularly evident in parts of the world where gender disparities remain large. This gender edition calls on countries to take a much closer look at gender disparity in education leadership and adopt measures to raise awareness, improve mechanisms and strengthen capacities to address discrimination and bias and thus encourage women who aspire to such careers to pursue them. Gender disparity in education leadership is the result of entrenched stereotypes and biases – conscious or unconscious – on the one hand and on the other institutional processes or professional development mechanisms that are insufficiently supportive. Research suggests that women leaders display some differences relative to men in their approaches to education leadership, for example the extent to which they emphasize collaboration, build relationships with the community and retain a focus on learning. While there is little to suggest that these differences are universal or immutable, the evidence points to the fact that the lack of equitable opportunities translates to less talent and fewer diverse approaches to leadership, which are a loss to education systems – not to mention the obvious need for equity. This is particularly evident in parts of the world where gender disparities remain large. This gender edition calls on countries to take a much closer look at gender disparity in education leadership and adopt measures to raise awareness, improve mechanisms and strengthen capacities to address discrimination and bias and thus encourage women who aspire to such careers to pursue them. 
Global Education Monitoring Report 2023: Technology in Education; A Tool on Whose Terms? Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: UNESCO | Global Education Monitoring Report Team This report recommends that technology should be introduced into education on the basis of evidence showing that it would be appropriate, equitable, scalable and sustainable. In other words, its use should be in learners’ best interests and should complement face-to-face interaction with teachers. It should be seen as a tool to be used on these terms. Midway to the deadline, the 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report assesses the distance still to go to reach the 2030 education targets. Education is the key to unlocking the achievement of other development objectives, not least the goal of technological progress. 
Mainstreaming Social and Emotional Learning in Education Systems: Policy Guide Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: UNESCO Why social and emotional learning is key to transform education Since 2015, there has been significant progress towards reimagining education for wider societal transformation in support of peace, justice, inclusion, equality and sustainability. Yet, the existing challenges have intensified, and new ones have emerged. The world is witnessing a resurgence of multiple forms of conflict and violence, from racism and discrimination, to hate speech and armed conflict. Our efforts to build sustainable peace through education are falling short. Some 250 million children are still out of school, and those in school are not acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills they need. This guide makes the case for integrating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in collective efforts to transform education. It highlights the impact of SEL in improving academic achievement, reducing drop- out rates, and improving overall mental health and well-being, and importantly, in strengthening emotional and relational dynamics of classrooms, schools, communities, and societies. The guide synthesizes the latest research and practice from the world, including case studies of concrete SEL implementation. It provides policy-makers with preliminary guidance to facilitate their conceptualization and integration of SEL in all facets of their education systems to build long-lasting peace and sustainable development. 
School Leadership Roles and Standards: Observations from the International Study of Teacher Leadership Year of publication: 2024 Author: Charles F. Webber | Dorothy Andrews | C.P. van der Vyver | Clelia Pineda-Báez | Janet M. Okoko | Edith J. Cisneros-Cohernour | José Gabriel Domínguez-Castillo | Mohammed Elmeski | Molly P. Fuller | Joan M. Conway | Cristina Moral-Santaella | Gloria Gratacós | Samira Idelcadi Corporate author: UNESCO | Global Education Monitoring Report Team This paper was commissioned by the Global Education Monitoring Report as background information to assist in drafting the 2024/5 GEM Report, Leadership in education. This report summarizes the findings of the International Study of Teacher Leadership(ISTL), conducted in 12 countries. The researchers share descriptions of the increasing interest in teacher leadershipas a factor in student learning and school improvement. ISTL researchers focus primarily on classroom-based teachers who—in collaboration with formal school leaders, parents, community members, and colleagues—impact school-wide decision making and pedagogical practices. The report offers insights related to teacher leader behaviours, the complexity of teacher leadership, how teacher leaders learn to lead, and the importance of contextual factors that support and impede teachers who provide informal leadership to schools and the communities they serve. The researchers compare cross-cultural requirements of good leadership and offer contextually situated analyses of leadership visions and goals, the impact of teacher leadership on educational outcomes, necessary preconditions for effective leadership, and policies that develop teacher leadership. The researchers also describe the readiness of school communities to embrace teacher leadership, described variously as parallel leadership, shared leadership, and distributed leadership. The report argues for a shift from considering standards for teacher leadership—too often based on the assumption that leadership is consistent across cultural and organizational settings—to the more flexible and contextualized conceptualization of leadership dimensions such as purpose, self-awareness, intentionality, and culture building. The ISTL researchers also argue that teacher leadership is but one component of an integrated approach to educational governance that addresses the complexities of teaching and learning in relation to rapid socioeconomic change, global migration, political tensions, and the emergence of new technologies. The ISTL also reinforces the ongoing importance of classroom teachers in the achievement of educational objectives. The ISTL team concludes this report with a set of research recommendations. 
Youth Lens on the Silk Roads: Best Photos from the International Silk Roads Photo Contest; 6th Edition Year of publication: 2026 Corporate author: UNESCO This album presents the sixth edition of UNESCO’s Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads international photo contest. Organized by the UNESCO Silk Roads Programme, with the support of the Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation, this annual initiative invites talented young photographers from across the globe to explore the vibrant cultural heritage and diversity that thrive along these historic routes.The term “Silk Roads” symbolizes the vast network of historical trade routes linking East, South, and Southeast Asia with Central Asia, the Russian Steppes, the Indian Subcontinent, the Iranian and Anatolian Plateaus, and the Arabian Peninsula. These routes also extended into North and Northeast Africa and Europe, eventually reaching Western Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. Over centuries, these routes served as pathways for trade and vital corridors for cultural exchange, the dissemination of knowledge, and the blending of diverse traditions and practices. This intercultural exchange has significantly shaped contemporary societies, enriched identities, and fostered dialogue and mutual understanding among cultures.In this sixth edition, held under the theme ‘Life Celebrations’, young photographers have vividly documented festivities and cultural moments that highlight joy, unity, and shared heritage along the Silk Roads. Their powerful images capture how these celebrations and rituals continue to reflect and strengthen centuries-old connections between communities.The Youth Lens on the Silk Roads album presents 66 striking photographs from two age categories (14-17 and 18-25), illustrating the vibrant mosaic of cultural celebrations that unite communities across landscapes. Each image reveals the energy, resilience, and profound cultural richness of contemporary Silk Road societies. Together, these photographs celebrate the enduring legacy and dynamic spirit of the Silk Roads today. 
UNESCO MIL CLICKS Social Media Innovation Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO MIL CLICKS is a way for people to acquire media and information literacy (MIL) competencies in their normal day-to-day use of the Internet and social media and to engage peer education in an atmosphere of browsing, playing, connecting, sharing, and socializing.The acronym MIL CLICKS stands for Media and Information Literacy: Critical-thinking, Creativity, Literacy, Intercultural, Citizenship, Knowledge & Sustainability.The objectives of this social media strategy are to use social media to:1) Expose people to become more media and information literate and to2) Raise awareness about the importance of media and information literacy. 
UNESCO MIL CLICKS: Innover avec les médias sociaux Year of publication: 2016 Corporate author: UNESCO MIL CLICKS permet non seulement aux gens d'acquérir des compétences en matière d'éducation aux médias et à l'information (MIL en anglais) dans leur utilisation quotidienne d'Internet et des médias sociaux mais également d'engager l'éducation par les pairs dans une atmosphère de navigation, de jeu, de connexion, de partage et de socialisation. 
South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Action Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO | UN. Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) This publication is UNESCO’s first dedicated report on South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation. It presents an overall picture of the progress achieved to support technical cooperation, capacity building and knowledge sharing through South-South and triangular cooperation in UNESCO’s areas of competence with highlights of specific examples. It paves the way for deepening future cooperation in this area. La coopération Sud-Sud et triangulaire en action Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO | UN. Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) La présente publication est le premier rapport de l’UNESCO qui traite de la coopération SudSud et de la coopération triangulaire. Elle brosse un tableau d’ensemble, illustré par des exemples particuliers, des progrès que ces modalités de coopération ont permis d’accomplir pour faciliter la coopération technique, le renforcement des capacités et le partage des connaissances dans les domaines de compétence de l’UNESCO, et ouvre la voie à de plus amples efforts en la matière. La cooperación Sur-Sur y la cooperación triangular en acción Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO | UN. Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Esta publicación es el primer informe específico de la UNESCO sobre la cooperación Sur-Sur y la cooperación triangular. Se presenta un panorama general de los avances en la cooperación técnica, la creación de capacidades y el intercambio de conocimientos mediante la cooperación SurSur y la cooperación triangular en las esferas de competencia de la UNESCO y se mencionan ejemplos concretos. Se allana el camino para profundizar la cooperación en este ámbito en el futuro.