Rights-Based Education Programming: A Complimentary Approach for Addressing Poverty, Education Inequality, and Development in Zimbabwe

The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of 2015 sought to eradicate major problems facing the globe. Member states ratifying these goals were tasked formulate and institute policies aimed at addressing global economic, political, social, environmental challenges. Three address fundamental issues on poverty, universal education, gender equality. MDGs succeeded by Sustainable which are targeted be achieved 2030. intersectionality development Education cannot underestimated. has been identified as a key strategy for hunger, Although several countries ratified MDGs, most did not achieve 2015. A shift in policy is necessary close achievement gap help efforts achieving 2030 SDGs. This paper addresses Zimbabwe’s progress towards Progress indicators quality inequality opportunities presented. Finally, suggests rights-based education programming framework accelerate