World Teacher Day, created in 1994 by UNESCO, is held annually on October 5^th and celebrates teachers worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. This day is also an opportunity to draw attention to their status, employment conditions and the needs of countries where teacher recruitment is not keeping pace with increased student enrollment. Tonight we proclaim October 5^th as World Teacher Day.