The world is celebrating World Teachers’ Day today, honouring the contributions of educators who shape minds, inspire change, and build the foundation for a better future. Observed every year on October 5, World Teachers’ Day honours teachers across the globe and recognises the critical role they play in shaping society. The day marks the anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, a landmark document that established global standards for teachers’ rights, responsibilities, recruitment, training, employment, and working conditions.

To address the specific needs of higher education, the 1997 Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel was adopted, extending similar principles to universities and colleges. Celebrated s

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