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Books for parents “Growing up in a democratic family” and “Living in a democratic family” will be presented in the Radisson Blue Old Mill hotel in Belgrade (Bulevar Vojvode Mišića 15) on Tuesday, 19 October 2021.

Publications in English and Serbian were developed to help parents to raise their children in a democratic spirit, so that one day they become active citizens. “Growing in a democratic family” tackles the age group from 6-14, while “Living in a democratic family” is aimed to parents of teenagers, aged 15-19. Both publications include practical examples for parents showing them how to handle certain common family issues in a more democratic way - for example, addiction prevention, divorce, aggression, criticism. Authors also created additional materials that accompany the publications: poster, planner and a family board game. They all will be available online for free to be used in schools and within families.

Introductory remarks will be given by:

  • Tobias Flessenkemper, Head of Office, Council of Europe Office in Belgrade
  • Anamarija Viček, State Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development

After the introductory remarks, authors Rolph Gollob and Svetlana Lazić will present the rationale behind producing these publications and explain how parents, schools and society as a whole can benefit from them.

The event is organised by the joint European Union and Council of Europe action “Quality education for all”, that is a part of the programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey 2019-2022”. Тhe European Union, as the largest donor in Serbia, supports the modernisation of the education system and its harmonisation with EU standards and practices. Since 2003, the EU has donated more than 100 million euros for the education sector reform.

Media are invited to cover the conference that will start at 10:30. Separate interviews can be arranged upon request. Simultaneous English-Serbian interpretation will be provided.

 Programme of the event

For further information, please contact:

Kristijan Rajković (Belgrade),  [email protected], +381 63 63 92 81

Marija Simić (Belgrade),  [email protected],  +381 63 60 13 37

Tatiana Baeva (Strasbourg)  [email protected]

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Quality education for all 


What is the goal?


► To foster quality education by supporting schools, their communities and relevant education institutions to fight discrimination in education through the implementation of the Council of Europe Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture.
► To improve the quality of education by fostering a democratic culture in the formal education system through applying anti-discriminatory approaches based on Council of Europe standards and practices.
Who benefits from the project?
► Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Institute for Improvement of Education and other education institutions.
► 60 pilot schools including teachers and school management, students, parents and their communities.
► Serbian society who will enjoy the benefits of an education system enriched by a democratic culture.
How will the project work?
► Through grassroots and policy level interventions.
► With targeted capacity building, awareness-raising, tailor-made school projects and joint school activities, working group meetings, peer exchanges.
► It builds on the results of co-operation in the field of “Fostering a democratic school culture” under HF Phase I (2016-2019).


What do we expect to achieve?


► Main actors in education will promote democratic culture as a key element of quality education.
► Relevant educational institutions will have developed tools to foster quality education for all learners.
► Schools will have identified opportunities to foster quality education for all learners enriched by a democratic school culture and inclusive education for all.


How much will it cost?


► The total budget of the Action is 900,000 EUR.
► The budget allocated to the overall Horizontal Facility programme amounts to ca. 41 Million EUR (85% funded by the European Union, 15% by the Council of Europe).


How to get more information?


► Education Department, Directorate of Democratic Citizenship and Participation, DGII – Directorate General of Democracy, [email protected], website: www.coe.int/education
► Horizontal Facility website: https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/horizontal-facility/home
► Marija Simić, Horizontal Facility Communication Officer, [email protected], +381 63 601 337
Besnik Baka, Horizontal Facility Communication Officer, [email protected], +355 69 217 8430

HORIZONTAL FACILITY II