We cannot have peace without education and open science

“Access to knowledge through education and science allows us to develop and share our values, for the development of humanity. It allows individuals to improve their quality of life. This quality of life is the basis for individual peace, and individual peace is the basis for collective peace,” says Maja Zalaznik (formerly Makovec Brenčič), economist and former Slovenian Minister for Education, Science and Sport. “I think UNESCO has an important role in facilitating accessible, inclusive education and open science. This is truly where peace starts.”