On October 5, the world comes together every year to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Dedicated to honouring teachers, mentors and role models, World Teachers’ Day is observed by a hundred nations on this day annually. It is officially recognised by UNESCO and its partners, emphasising the crucial role teachers play in shaping societies and empowering future generations.

The origins of this celebration date back to 1966, when the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation on the Status of Teachers and Further Education was adopted. Since 1994, UNESCO has formally marked October 5 as World Teachers’ Day, celebrating the anniversary of the 1966 Recommendation. Notably, the Recommendation serves as an international guiding standard rather than a legally binding law, ensuring teachers’ rights, responsibilitie

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