UNESCO Chair

The UNESCO Chair “Internationalization of Higher Education and Global Citizenship” hosted by the University of Guadalajara is an academic project aimed at improving the quality and relevance of higher education institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides them with resources, knowledge, and training to address the challenges of globalization and make a significant contribution to society.

The Chair's project is grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and is directly related to SDG 4: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all,” specifically target 4.3: “By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to quality technical, vocational and higher education, including university.” and 4.7: “By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.”