KATHMANDU: During today’s meeting of the Women, Children, and Social Affairs Committee under the House of Representatives, lawmakers highlighted the importance of parenting education.
In the discussion on UNESCO’s role in the educational development of children in Nepal, lawmaker Roshan Karki emphasized the need for parenting education.
Shanti Shrestha also acknowledged UNESCO’s significant contributions to Nepal’s education sector and underscored the need for informal education for guardians and teachers.
Sita Kumari Rana advocated for investing in children, while Dhurba Raj Regmi, Chief of the UNESCO Education Department, affirmed UNESCO’s leading role in the sector.
Regmi noted that although the government has prioritized informal education, it has not been adequately incorporated into the curriculum, suggesting that revisions are necessary.
He also mentioned UNESCO’s initiative on greening education and the ongoing efforts to integrate climate change issues into the curriculum.
UNESCO Communications and Information Officer Nirjana Sharma revealed that while online education became prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has led to some negative impacts.
Many children, especially girls, have experienced online abuse due to difficulties in distinguishing right from wrong, which has contributed to mental health issues.
Sharma added that UNESCO is prioritizing efforts to reduce online violence.
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