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318 – UNESCO Policy Guidelines on Inclusion in Education of 2009,
International
Responsible body: UNESCO
Country of implementation: Implemented globally
Beneficiaries targeted: People, including persons with disabilities
SUMMARY
The UNESCO Policy Guidelines on Inclusion in Education are a resource for policymakers, teachers and learners,
community leaders and members of civil society to improve and develop the inclusive aspect of schools and education
systems. The guidelines also form the basis of the project “Inclusion in Action” that, throughout 2010, collected and
disseminated good practices from all over the world in order to support efforts towards schools for all.
CONTEXT/P ROBLEMS TARGETED (WITH ADDITIONS FROM THE ZERO P ROJECT T EAM)
The guidelines have been developed as a resource for policymakers, teachers and learners, community leaders and
members of civil society in their efforts to promote more effective strategies for reaching the EFA goals. Building upon
this collaborative experience, UNESCO is conducting a similarly consultative update process in 2015: representatives of
national authorities, international, national and local NGOs, UN agencies, academic and research institutions from 52
countries participated in the update process.
KEY F EATURES (W ITH ADDITIONS FROM THE ZERO P ROJECT TEAM)
The UNESCO Policy Guidelines on Inclusion in Education are to be classified as an international non-legally binding
regulatory policy that are aimed at anyone working to provide, manage or support education services - whether
through government, non-governmental or international agencies.
The Working Group is facilitating the global implementation of the UNESCO Policy Guidelines on Inclusion in Education.
INNOVATION
The UNESCO Policy Guidelines on Inclusion in Education are the only global tool.
FACTS ON O UTPUT (WITH ADDITIONS FROM THE ZERO PROJECT TEAM)
 UNESCO Policy Guidelines on Inclusion in Education of 2009 are available in different languages
 The UNESCO Policy Guidelines on Inclusion in Education were highlighted and widely distributed
 The UNESCO Policy Guidelines on Inclusion in Education have become a reference tool for practitioners focusing on
inclusive education in emergencies.