World Teachers’ Day is being observed today across the globe with the theme of ’empowering teachers, building sustainable societies.’
This day has been being held annually on Oct 5 since 1994. This commemorates teachers’ organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers.
The day also highlights the fact that teachers must be empowered as a critical step towards quality education and sustainable societies.
