Universal primary education is the goal of providing access to free, compulsory elementary education to all children of school age. It is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015. Achieving universal primary education is essential for breaking the cycle of poverty and inequality, and for building more just and prosperous societies.
There are many benefits to achieving universal primary education. Educated children are more likely to be healthy and productive members of society. They are more likely to earn higher incomes, and they are more likely to participate in civic and political life. Universal primary education also helps to reduce poverty and inequality, and it can contribute to social cohesion and stability.