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Regardless of racial, cultural, and religious differences, every girl and boy has the right to receive free, quality and complete education. In addition, to provide post primary education to all children, we recommend that the leaders attending the G8 summit promote the implementation of programmes that focus on building school infrastructure in developing countries, especially safe public transportation for students. To improve the quality of education, we insist that schools should supply food and water for all students in need. It is the duty of parents to send children to school, and is the responsibility of governments to both ensure that children have equal access to school and are able to maintain the functions necessary for a sustained attendance. It is also vital to make basic schooling compulsory, and to provide adequate school supplies, uniforms and unbiased information. We also believe that free, regular retraining and periodic recertification of teachers is crucial to ensure high quality education. To protect the mental health of students, we ask G8 leaders to make funds available for psychosocial support at schools as part of raising the quality of education. It is important that G8 leaders work actively in providing child-friendly education systems that involve children in the decisions that affect them. We request that constructive student opinions be given serious consideration, and that actions are taken in accordance with the voices of young people. We insist on the provision of facilities for extracurricular activities, and the establishment of systems to reward and encourage talent. |