UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning

The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), based in Hamburg, Germany, is a global leader in promoting lifelong learning as a fundamental human right. Aligned with UNESCO’s mission, UIL focuses on creating inclusive learning ecosystems and enhancing essential life and work skills, with special attention to Africa and Gender Equality. It hosts one of the world’s largest specialized libraries and publishes the longest-running journal on comparative education and lifelong learning. Governed by a twelve-member board of international education experts appointed by UNESCO’s Director-General, UIL conducts vital research, facilitates capacity-building, and fosters networks to support UNESCO Member States, particularly those in least developed regions. Through collaborations with the Universi...