‘All children should learn together, wherever possible, regardless of any difficulties or differences they may have.’ These are the principles adopted at the UNESCO World Conference on Special Needs Education held in Salamanca, Spain.
The UNESCO Salamanca Statement
The Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action on Special Needs Education is a document that was adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1994. It advocates for the inclusion of all children, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, in mainstream schools and calls for a shift from segregated special education towards inclusive education systems.