Having been involved in global education and human rights education for a few decades, it is frustrating to see school curricular having to squeeze out key areas of knowledge and skills which help young people to be more adaptable, tolerant and problem solvers. These key areas do not have to be discreet subjects but shouldContinue reading “Education for Global Citizenship”
Monthly Archives: September 2012
In Focus: Conflict and Education
The INEE produces an Education and Fragility Monthly Newsletter , which is a mine of information: such as : Human Security Research Issue: “In Focus: Conflict and Education” (Human Security Gateway) This monthly compilation of significant new human security-related research focuses on Conflict and Education and includes research published by academics, university research institutes, think-thanks, international agencies, andContinue reading “In Focus: Conflict and Education”
International Youth Day – 12th August 2012
International Youth Day – 12th August 2012 “The international community must continue to work together to expand the horizons of opportunity for these young women and men and answer their legitimate demands for dignity, development and decent work. Failing to invest in our youth is a false economy. Investments in young people will pay greatContinue reading “International Youth Day – 12th August 2012”
Classrooms in the Crosshairs
In light of the International Day of Peace on 21 st September, it is necessary to reflect on war and its effects on education and children. Read the following report on how schools are use and misused during conflict in Yemen: Classrooms in the Crosshairs: Military Use of Schools in Yemen’s Capital Human Rights Watch ThisContinue reading “Classrooms in the Crosshairs”
Capacity Building for Sustainable Development 