Committee: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Agenda 1: Ensuring Quality Education and Increasing Accessibility to E-Learning for Children in
Slovenia: A way to Equitable Learning Opportunities
Name: Safia Akbari
Delegate of Slovenia
In today's rapidly changing world, ensuring quality education and increasing accessibility to e-
learning has become a pressing challenge. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the
need for innovative approaches to education, particularly for children. This position paper aims
to shed light on the challenges faced in ensuring quality education and increasing accessibility
to e-learning for children globally, with a specific focus on Slovenia. By examining the country's
stance, government initiatives, efforts by UNESCO and other organizations, and proposing
potential solutions, we can create a path for fair and equal learning opportunities.
Slovenia is prioritizing well-being in education and training by creating safe and stimulating
learning environments. In 2016, the Act on the Organization and Financing of Education was
amended to include provisions for these environments and to prohibit violence and unequal
treatment based on various factors. To support this initiative, the Safe and Encouraging Learning
Environment website was established in 2018, providing resources for education professionals
and parents on preventive action, response strategies, and classroom management. The
Programme for Children 2020-2025 was adopted in November 2020 with the goal of improving
children's well-being, promoting equal opportunities, and enhancing early childhood education
and school education inclusivity.1
UNESCO plays a crucial role in advocating for quality education worldwide. It has been actively
supporting countries like Slovenia in their efforts to enhance e-learning accessibility. Through
various programs and initiatives, UNESCO aims to bridge the digital divide by providing technical
assistance, capacity building workshops, and sharing best practices among member states.
Additionally, other organizations such as UNICEF and World Bank are collaborating with
governments globally to promote inclusive e-learning strategies that prioritize marginalized
children.
To ensure quality education and increase accessibility to e-learning for children in Slovenia,
several key solutions can be implemented. Firstly, investing in robust internet infrastructure
across rural areas will help bridge the digital divide and provide equal access to online learning
resources. Secondly, comprehensive teacher training programs should be developed to equip
educators with necessary digital skills required for effective e-learning delivery. Additionally,
fostering partnerships between public institutions, private sector entities, civil society
organizations, and academia can facilitate resource-sharing and innovation in e-learning
practices.
References:
Education and Training Monitor 2021, https://op.europa.eu/webpub/eac/education-and-training-
monitor-2021/en/slovenia.html .