September 7 session on lifelong learning in Tunisia
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), UNESCO, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), in collaboration with civil society, organized a dialogue in Tunisia on "Reimagining Lifelong Learning in the 21st Century." The event, scheduled for September 7, 2026, in Tunisia, aims to highlight the importance of developing continuous learning systems to promote inclusive and sustainable communities, especially in the face of rapid digital, economic, and social challenges. The Tunisian education system faces a high dropout rate, with an overall illiteracy rate of 17.7%, decreasing to 12% among males but rising to 22.4% among females, and reaching 30% in rural areas. Annually, between 60,000 and 100,000 students drop out of school. The illiteracy rate among women in rural areas underscores the need to strengthen lifelong learning programs and transform adult education centers from traditional literacy initiatives into hubs that impart digital and vocational skills, aiming to empower citizens economically and socially. The meeting seeks to develop recommendations to support partnerships between the public sector, United Nations agencies, and civil society to enhance the lifelong learning ecosystem in Tunisia as a means for sustainable development and social solidarity.
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