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World Teachers’ Day 2025 Observed Globally with Theme “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession”.

Important Days | Dated: 08 Oct 2025

On October 5, 2025, World Teachers’ Day (WTD) was observed worldwide under the theme “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession”. Celebrated annually by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the day honours teachers for their pivotal role in educating and shaping future generations while emphasizing the importance of collaboration among educators, schools, and education systems.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The 2025 theme, “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession,” highlights the transformative power of cooperation and collaboration among teachers, school communities, and education systems to enhance teaching quality and student learning outcomes.
  • - The day traces its roots to October 5, 1966, when UNESCO and the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers in Paris, France.
  • - World Teachers’ Day was first observed on October 5, 1994, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO conference. The day is jointly organized by UNESCO, in collaboration with ILO, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Education International (EI) to promote teacher recognition globally.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually on September 5 since 1962, in honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the 2nd President of India, marking his birth anniversary and acknowledging his contributions to education.
  • (ii) The global celebration in 2025 was held within the framework of the Pan-African Conference on Teacher Education (PACTED) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event featured statements from senior representatives of UNESCO, UNICEF, ILO, and EI, emphasizing international cooperation for teacher development.
  • (iii) A ministerial panel, moderated by the African Union, focused on the theme “From isolation to collective strength: Reenvisioning the teaching profession through the lens of collaboration.”

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When is World Teachers’ Day (WTD) observed annually?

Correct Answer: October 5

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About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation(UNESCO)

  • Director-General (DG) : Audrey Azoulay
  • Headquarters : Paris, France