WORLD AIDS DAY – no time to waste…. 01-12-2010

WORLD AIDS DAY 2010 Don’t forget the next generation….. Another World Aids Day and it seems that many people have lost sight or interest in maintaining the momentum to fight the spread and treatment of the disease. Here is a statement by the director of UNESCO on the part that education has to play: Message

States of fragility: stabilisation and its implications for humanitarian action

Quite often following a disaster, the media has to focus its attention on something new and the follow on and needs for stabilisation may be forgotten. This new theme issue has a particular focus on the aftermath of disasters in terms of stabilisation. Disasters -new theme issue States of fragility: stabilisation and its implications for

Peace=Future – the International Day of Peace – 21st September

Youth for Peace and Development The International Day of Peace, observed each year on 21 September, is a global call for ceasefire and non-violence. This year, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on young people around the world to take a stand for peace under the theme, Youth for Peace and Development. UNMIT / UN Photo The

Educators for Social Responsibility, peace education and writers’ workshops

Educators for Responsibility have been known for their peace education initiatives. In their newest newsletter (June’s e-news) there is reference to a writer’s workshop and publications organised by WKCD (What kids can do – see below). What is important is that it focuses on student strengths and their cultural identity -some things that many schools would benefit