What are educators of all genders?

For most children and young people, education is their first entry point into trying to make sense of the world. Teaching and learning have human consequences, and it is not possible to reduce education to a mechanical method of instruction or schooling that can be measured by literacy and numeracy skills. Education is about how our young learners grow up to view themselves, their place in society and their roles in life. Therefore, the struggle in education involves empowering citizens to claim access to quality public education services that are transformative, empowering and equitable for everyone. 

The number of qualified educators counts in formal education systems, non-formal education settings, educational institutions, administration and school leadership. The term educators includes formal schoolteachers at all levels, technical and vocational teachers and trainers of different trades, facilitators in non-formal learning settings, supervisors, leaders and other pedagogical roles.

Strategies include advocating for safe transport between home and school, provision of economic incentives, and housing and safe spaces for educators, especially women, to attract them to the most marginalised communities.