On March 1, 2024, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, in cooperation with the European Union and the Council of Europe, organized a round table event focusing on minority languages. The session, attended by over 130 representatives from schools, educational institutions, national minorities and embassies, focused on presenting and discussing the 'Roadmap for Creating Conditions for Improving the Quality of Education in the State Language and Indigenous Peoples' Languages in General Secondary Education Institutions of Ukraine for 2023-2027.'
The roadmap outlines measures to enhance language education for indigenous peoples and national minorities in the school system. The Deputy Minister of Education Yevhen Kudryavets emphasized the importance of equal access and quality education for all Ukrainian children, with a commitment to involving national minority representatives in consultations.
Erlend Falch, Deputy Head of the Council of Europe Office in Kyiv, highlighted the Council's ongoing commitment to minority protection, emphasizing human rights and cooperation. Discussions among teachers and minority representatives centered on the need for quality bilingual education, teacher training, and the creation of educational materials. Participants stressed involving civil society in legislative changes and monitoring implementation.
The Council of Europe reiterated its support for Ukraine's efforts, pledging ongoing assistance, expertise, and fostering dialogue among diverse sectors of society."
The event was supported by the joint European Union and Council of Europe project "Supporting the Implementation of European Standards on Combating Discrimination and the Rights of National Minorities in Ukraine" in close partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
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