In Colombia, education is sometimes considered a luxury, not a human right. And it's not a priority in the agendas of many leaders.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Being raised in a developing country opened my eyes to so much I cannot tolerate. In Colombia, education is sometimes considered a luxury, not a human right. And it's not a priority in the agendas of many leaders.
Education is the only way forward in Latin America and developing countries in general.
Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.
Because education is the backbone of a competitive workforce and successful economy, making it a priority is not uncommon.
I believe education should be a right for every child, but tragically in many parts of world it is a privilege for certain children whose parents have money. There are 72 million children in the world who don't go to school and many of them are in Africa.
Think about it: Every educated person is not rich, but almost every education person has a job and a way out of poverty. So education is a fundamental solution to poverty.
Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves.
The basic dream of many Colombians is to have a secure nation, without exclusions, with equity, and without hatred.
On one hand, it seems strange that a country that has suffered so much from violence and war would be debating if they want peace or not. But in Colombia, a part of society is deeply connected with the war as a means of making a living.
Education promotes equality and lifts people out of poverty. It teaches children how to become good citizens. Education is not just for a privileged few, it is for everyone. It is a fundamental human right.