President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the United Nations (UN) to make access to free education a universal right, stating that it is essential for advancing human rights and dignity. The President noted that there is need to work with the UN to make certain provisions universal, among them free education, across the world. He noted that this initiative has helped to expand school places and improve education outcomes.
President Hichilema also stressed the need for reforms in the global financial architecture to enable African countries to access capital at fair prices and invest in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The President’s remarks came as he reflected on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted 77 years ago. And United Nations Resident Coordinator, Beatrice Mutali said human rights are fundamental to human dignity, freedom, and justice.
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