{"id":325689,"date":"2024-07-10T13:37:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T17:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=325689"},"modified":"2024-07-10T13:37:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T17:37:54","slug":"jci-observes-first-human-duties-day-with-remarks-by-education-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/jci-observes-first-human-duties-day-with-remarks-by-education-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"JCI observes first Human Duties Day with remarks by education minister"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_320691\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-320691\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-320691\" src=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Education-Minister-Octavia-Alfred-delivering-remarks-at-DBS-Reading-competition-e1713384592388-642x369.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"368\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-320691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Education Minister Octavia Alfred<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Junior Chambers International, for the first time, is observing International Human Duties Day today.<\/p>\n<p>International Human Duties Day is not widely recognized as a global observance, but it\u2019s an interesting concept.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement on change.org regarding the purpose of this day:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Many of the challenges facing humanity, such as poverty, climate change, conflicts, and pandemics, are global in nature. International Human Duties Day could serve as a reminder that leaders, individuals, and nations have shared responsibilities to address these challenges collectively.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Education Minister Octavia Alfred proposed that education be the central focus for the local observance of Human Duties Day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn this International Human Duties Day let us reaffirm our commitment to the transformative power of education,&#8221; Alfred said, \u201cLet us recognize that our duties extend beyond the confines of the classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She continued, \u201cIt encompasses our actions as mentors, role models, and advocates for a just society.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She asserted that everyone must strive to create environments where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of their background or circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>According to Alfred, education is the cornerstone of a thriving democracy and a vibrant economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is through education that we can address the pressing challenges\u2026,\u201d she stated. \u201cClimate change, social inequalities, and technological advancement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, she stated that by investing in education one invests in the future, the nation, and the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMoreover, education is not a solitary endeavour. It requires the collective effort of governments, educators, parents, and communities,\u201d Alfred noted.<\/p>\n<p>She encourages everyone to work together to ensure that the educational systems are inclusive, equitable, and adaptable to the needs of our 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0century.<\/p>\n<p>Alfred added, \u201cCollaboration and partnership are key to unlocking the full potential of our educational endeavors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Junior Chambers International, for the first time, is observing International Human Duties Day today. International Human Duties Day is not widely recognized as a global observance, but it\u2019s an interesting concept. 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