Beyond Language Boundaries: Equity, Diversity…

With great momentum and interest in the role of science education can play to accelerate the socioeconomic sustainable development, RASIT's Science and Society for Sustainable Development World Initiative will hold the first high-level Forum in the Spanish Language, one of the most spoken languages by the number of countries, on the Margin of Transforming Education Summit and the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week. The Forum, to be held at the United Nations Headquarter virtually, seeks to bridge between the International Community and Spanish-speaking youth, experts, and professionals to link their knowledge and expertise and its applications in a systematic, critical way f or the 2030 agenda and its 17 global goals. The Forum further aims to consider language balance – whether spoken language, Braille, or sign language - in the International Community activities whether when inviting youth, expert, or a speaker, to ensure everyone is given a similar and equal opportunities at the International Community. On 9th September 2022, Spanish-speaking youth, experts, scientists, high-level government officials, representatives of international organizations and the private sector will meet at the United Nations Headquarters virtually, to discuss "Leveraging interlinkages between SDGs 6 and 14 with other Goals towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda" and achieving its three pillars namely economic prosperity, social justice, and environmental integrity.