World Teacher's Day

Since 1994, almost 100 countries around the world celebrate World Teacher's Day on 5th October. UNESCO inaugurated 5th October as World Teacher's Day in 1994. The efforts of Education International and its 348 member organizations have contributed to the wide spread recognition of World Teachers Day. Every year, Education International launches a public awareness campaign to highlight the contributions of the teaching profession.

World Teacher's Day is celebrated to show an understanding of the contribution of the teachers. Teachers are essential and indispensable for the effective working of our educational system. Teachers help in the development of a child not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. They expand our horizons and encourage us to explore our potentialities to the maximum possible extent.

Teachers hold an important position in the society. They help in the development of the society by building a better-educated and more tolerant community. Thus, contributing to the prosperity of the nation. By adopting the Recommendation and dedicating a day to the teachers, governments unanimously recognized the importance of having competent, qualified and motivated teachers.

World Teachers' Day'06 is on Thursday.