Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states: “Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. … Higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit” UDHR further stipulates that “... education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms...
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