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UNICEF spotlights Türkiye’s ‘Century of Education’ as global model

Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, Türkiye, Sept. 24, 2024. (IHA Photo)
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Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, Türkiye, Sept. 24, 2024. (IHA Photo)
November 01, 2025 02:26 AM GMT+03:00

The Ministry of National Education announced Friday that UNICEF showcased Türkiye’s education initiatives and leading practices as global examples during the G20 Education Ministers’ Meeting held in South Africa on Oct. 22.

In a post shared after the meeting, the ministry said, “Türkiye achieved a new success in education diplomacy.

At the G20 Education Ministers’ Meeting held in South Africa on Oct. 22, Türkiye was presented to the world as an example for its initiatives and leading practices in education.”

UNICEF praises Türkiye’s education model

Pia Britto, UNICEF’s Global Director for Education and Adolescent Development, praised Türkiye’s “Century of Türkiye Education Model,” which emphasizes values and skills, during her speech at the meeting.

Teacher training and early education highlighted

Britto highlighted Türkiye’s in-person training programs for teachers preparing for the new curriculum as exemplary practices.

She also noted that Türkiye’s centralized education system enables the successful implementation of national standards in early childhood education.

Focus on values, identity

The meeting further emphasized that Türkiye’s strong focus on national identity and moral values in early childhood education and care remains one of the country’s key strengths.

November 01, 2025 02:26 AM GMT+03:00
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