Irina Bokova quotes

Irina Bokova is a Bulgarian diplomat and former Director-General of UNESCO. As the first woman and first Eastern European to hold this position, she advocated for global education, heritage preservation, and gender equality. She continues to be an influential voice in international affairs and cultural cooperation. Here are 3 of her quotes:

Every child and adult should have the skills and the tools to respond to the challenges of the world today and make the most of the opportunities that are available. (Irina Bokova)
People are more connected than ever before, but inequalities and misunderstandings remain deep within and among societies. Human capacity is the ultimate renewable energy, but it faces obstacles everywhere. UNESCO's role lies in bridging the gaps in global governance by fostering international cooperation in education, the sciences, culture, and communication. View quote
Irina Bokova
The award of the Peace Prize to these two ardent defenders of education sends out a resounding message to the world on the importance of education for building peaceful and sustainable societies. View quote
Irina Bokova