Activities of the Global Education Week
Peace for the Planet. A planet of Peace.
13 to 19 November 2023
Global Education helps learners to develop individual and collective responses to social, ecological, political, economic, and ethical issues of common concern. It mobilises commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in particular SDG 4.7: Education for sustainable development and global citizenship.
The Global Education Week is an annual worldwide awareness raising initiative unfolding during the third week of November. It is a call to rethink our world together, using Global Education as a tool for solidarity and change and contribute to a more and sustainable and equitable world. In preparation and during the Week solutions are shared to rethink our habits and ways of living, spending, and consuming but also finding new ways of education and socialisation.
In 2023, the actions of the Global Education Week will focus on two of the five pillars of the Agenda 2030 (People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership). The slogan of this edition is: “Peace for the planet. A planet of peace”. Nevertheless, any activity that contributes to the five pillars can be part of the event.
Find inspiration
Feeling excited to join the Global Education Week, but not sure where to start from? Have a look at this news or at some of the initiatives that were organised in the past years.
Join a local initiative
To know more about the initiatives that are being planned in your country and choose which one(s) to join, contact your national coordinator.
Plan a new initiative
If you are looking to organise your own initiative and bring more people on board, here you can find some tips that may help you to plan the work.
An info session for the Global Education Week is a meeting designed to inform and engage individuals, typically in different countries, about the upcoming Global Education Week event. These sessions serve as a platform to provide detailed information about the event's goals, themes, activities, and schedules. They often include presentations, discussions, and Q&A sessions led by organisers, coordinators, or experts involved in the event.
During an info session, participants can learn about the key objectives of Global Education Week, which may include promoting global awareness in local and global communities. These sessions also provide an opportunity for attendees to understand how they can actively participate in the event, contribute to its success, and get involved in related initiatives.
Cyprus
Cardet & Cyprus Pedagogical Institute
12/10/2023 - 15:00-16:00 CET
Panagiotis Kosmas (CARDET), Elena Papamichael (Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth)
Germany and Austria
World University Service (Germany) / Südwind (Austria)
05/10/2023 - 16:00 - 17:00 CET
Carlos dos Santos (Germany) / Susanne Loher (Austria)
Hungary
Hungarian Association of NGOs for Development and Humanitarian Aid
11/10/2023 - 15:00 - 17:00 CET
Poland
Montenegro
Ministry of Education - Bureau for Education Services - Forum MNE
06/10/2023 - 10:00 - 11:00 CET
Milena Roganovic (Ministry of Education) - Nevena Cabrilo (Bureau for Education Services) - Ajša Đečević (Forum MNE)
North Macedonia
Association for Democratic Initiatives ADI
06/10/2023 - 15:00 - 16:00 CET
Romania
Ministry of Education
11/10/2023 - 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Paula Mihai (Educational consultant) Rodica Diana Cherciu (Inspector General at the Ministry of Education)
Serbia and Croatia
Centre for Peace Studies - Zagreb, Centre for Youth Work, Ministry of Tourism and Youth RS
04/10/2023 - 14:00 CET
Lana Jurman (Croatia, Centre for Peace Studies), Violeta STANKOVIC (Center for Youth Work), Marija Ivkovic Trkulja (Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Serbia)
Spain
European Institute of Education for Democratic Culture-ECUDEM-UCV
03/10/2023 - 16:00 - 17:00 CET
Türkiye
Engaging activities registered for Global Education Week are organised below by country. This list is continually updated with new events in each location. From workshops and discussions to exhibitions and seminars, there's something for everyone to get involved in and contribute to strengthening Global Education worldwide.
Czech Republic
Czech Forum for Development Cooperation (FoRS)
This year's edition of Global Education Week, organised by organisations associated in FoRS, will take place from 2 to 25 October and offer events that will bring stimuli to today's current topics and the need for cooperation, because the world is changing, we are in the same boat. Join the event in Czech Republic for a number of interesting workshops, panel discussions and other events.
Names of the activities
- ADRA Virtual Comic Exhibition
- Online workshop: How to incorporate global topics (and not only) into the teaching of geography?
- Face-to-face workshop on the topic "Climate Mosaic"
- Online workshop on the topic "We teach stories or an online Living Library at school"
- Online panel discussion on topic "We build bridges"
- Online conference on "We're in the same boat - why can't we see it?"
- Online seminar on topic "Global topics across subjects"
Place
Online and in cities around the Czech Republic
Topics
The world is changing, we are in the same boat.
Audience
Students, youth, teachers, NGOs, institutions
Dates
From 2 to 25 October
More information :
Czech forum for Development Cooperation
France
Centre de recherche et d’information pour le développement (CRID)
For more than 23 years now, the Festival of Solidarities (Festisol) has been a key event for everyone who seeks to promote solidarity in their country. Under the umbrella of Festisol, every November more than 2,400 associations, schools and cities organise events with a serious purpose but a fun and friendly atmosphere in order to celebrate local and international solidarity. These two weeks of events bring people together, encourage them to reflect on issues of common concern, and work to create a world that is more equitable, united and sustainable. In this way, Festisol helps to raise awareness and mobilise people to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Festival of Solidarities supports the values of a solidarity that is open to the world and to others: anyone can join the movement and help to build solidarity in a village, district, country, or even the world, in order to promote a plethora of united alternatives to the current situation! Street entertainment, games, screenings, debates, exhibitions, shared meals, solidarity marches, concerts, shows, workshops: the wide range of events means all types of people can be reached and awareness raised in a festive and convivial setting.
Name of the Activity
Festival of Solidarities (Festisol)
Place
Everywhere in France and in 13 countries in Africa
Topics
Global solidarity protomotion, both locally and internationally (fight against poverty, food, health, education, inequality, climate and environmental protection, peace). In 2023, the annual focus is on food sovereignty.
Audience
Anyone
Dates
From 17 November to 3 December
More information :
Latvia
Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation (LAPAS)
The Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation (LAPAS) is gearing up to promote peace, resilience, and security through a series of local workshops and a main event. LAPAS is dedicated to the cause of raising awareness about how everyone can contribute to a more peaceful world. Their mission extends to fighting disinformation and building resilience within communities. LAPAS collaborates with local partners, including schools, museums, libraries, and NGOs, to facilitate workshops and discussions. The main event, scheduled for November 28, will be hosted at the EU House in Riga, with additional local events taking place throughout November and December.
Name of the Activities
TBC
Place
Main event EU House in Riga, worshops across Latvia
Topics
Resilience, security, peace
Audience
Anyone
Dates
Main event 28.11., local events - November and December
More information :
Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation
United Kingdom
Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA)
The Peace Conference organised by Welsh Centre for International Affairs will invite young people to share best practice in peace education and develop their skills. Then, a climate simulation will provide a space to tackle the climate crisis taking the perspectives of different countries and lobbyists. It aims to support young people in developing the skills and experience to negotiate difficult/complex problems cooperatively.
Name of the Activity
Climate Simulation, Peace Conference
Place
Senedd, Temple of Peace
Topics
Peace and Conflict, Climate, Critical Thinking, negotiation and cooperation
Audience
Yound people (14-18 year olds)
Dates
8 November : Peace Conference
23 November : Climate Simulation
More information :
Events - Welsh Centre for International Affairs
@WCIA_Wales
Do you want to promote your event during Global Education Week?
The Global Education Week is a world-wide campaign implemented by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe and the Global Education Network in the framework of the iLEGEND III, a joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe: co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe.
The activities organised in the framework of the Global education Week are the sole responsibility of the implementing partners and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the Council of Europe.
