In Austria, Südwind leads Global Education Week 2025, inviting schools, teachers, and youth groups to promote a just, peaceful, and sustainable future.
This year focuses on gender equality (SDG 5) and the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education, exploring links between justice, democracy, and digital participation.
Free workshops, classroom projects, and teaching materials are available on globaleducationweek.at, and teacher trainings offered in partnership with Bildung2030.

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In Belgium, the publication of the report of the study BeGlobal conducted with ACODEV, the platform of the french-speaking Global Citizenship Education sector. The study is a sectoral study on the effect of GCE-approaches on teachers. The idea is to use this to advocate in favour of Global Citizenship Education, supported by the relevant stakeholders.

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In Bulgaria, the Open Education Centre is organising a training for young Roma high school students in Simeonovgrad on 25 November 2025; a training on career guidance in Haskovo on 26 November 2025; a training for young Roma and Turkish students in Chenoochene in Cehrnoocheve on 26 November 2025; and a presentation of Sustainable Development Goals projects by students in Sofia on 28 November 2025.

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In Cameroon, activities will include a digital awareness campaign from 17 to 24 November aimed at informing internet users about global citizenship education and highlighting its importance in line with this year’s theme. In addition, a webinar will be held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, on the theme “Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable World: Ethics, Media, and Citizenship.” This webinar will examine the impact of artificial intelligence on the media, society, and civic practices, while also exploring strategies to promote responsible and critical digital education that supports the development of a more ethical and sustainable world.

In the Ivory Coast, Association Sterna Africa is organising the “Festisol Côte d'Ivoire” together with the Urunani network to run a series of civic and solidarity initiatives. These include: creative workshops and intergenerational dialogues for Children’s Rights Day on 20 November; distribution of food and hygiene kits to vulnerable families on 22 November; online training on Sustainable Develpment Goals for community leaders on 23 November; and activities on waste sorting and eco-friendly practices on 25 November.  

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Across of all Croatia, 27 primary and secondary schools have applied to participate in the GEW 2025! Their activities range from visioning workshops and exhibitions through public debates to hands-on upcycling workshops and role-playing performances. In addition to the schools, six organisations – DOOR, CMS, FSO, Restart – Dokukino KIC, DKolektiv, Delta, and Breza – will also enrich the Week with their activities, thereby contributing an extremely valuable perspective of non-formal education. More on the activities can be found in an online calendar of events available on the website.

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In Cyprus, Global Education Week begins with an online info session on 18 November, introducing the five pillars—People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership—and discussing the role of schools, policymakers, and civil society in global challenges.

CARDET and CPI will run Minecraft Education teacher trainings on 5 and 20 November to explore environmental issues linked to the SDGs.

Other November events focus on digital inclusion, robotics, environmental education, media literacy, and gender inclusion in informatics.

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In Czech Republic, the FoRS is organising a variety of seminars, workshops, and activities across the country. These include the WPS@25 Creative Student Competition, a seminar on Teaching with Film for Advanced Students, and the innovative Living Library as a teaching method. Students can also explore global issues through the exhibition “Global Issues Through the Eyes of Young Comic Book Artists”, attend the webinar “From Gifts to Dignity: When People Decide for Themselves”, and participate in the online conference "The Limits of Freedom". Other activities include the simulation game “Made in Cambodia” and the workshop Fashion Under the Magnifier: Responsible Consumption in Education, all designed to engage participants in interactive and thought-provoking ways.

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In Denmark, MUNDU is coordinating the Week. A series of events and initiatives are organised by its network, including the “Hope for the Future” project, where children aged 10–13 write letters to the future and share them with local politicians; a social media campaign “SoMe” showcasing how teachers can integrate hope and agency into their classrooms; and a school workshop in Aarhus helping students aged 14–15 relate the Sustainable Development Goals to their everyday lives. The UBU Conference on Education for Sustainable Development will explore how sustainability can be advanced in education under the theme “Body and Senses in Didactics and Pedagogy for Sustainability.”

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A Regional Pool of Trainers Event in Denmark will take place from 21 to 23 November 2025. 

Intercultural learning trainers from European Federation for Intercultural Learning member organisations (AFS Denmark, AFS Sweden, AFS Norway) will meet for an active citizenship focused regional meeting within the Erasmus+ funded project 'From local to European: a Trainers Network for Active Global Citizenship (TAC)'

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In Estonia, Eesti People to People coordinates a series of activities together with a range of local NGOs and institutions to develop the individual and collective responses to all sorts of issues of common concern. These activities include an exhibition on universal and human values, online reports and material, workshops around immigration and other current topics, youth trainings, as well as a “Youth Think Tank” where initiatives, discussions and debates on topics important to young people and those working with young people and decision-makers come to life.

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In Finland, the Global Education Research Seminar - Event of GCE researchers and practitioners will take place on 17 November.

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In France, thousands of activities will take place across France during the Festival of Solidarity, focusing on “Environment and People’s Rights.” The Festival will be launched on 7 November in Nantes under the theme “Climate justice and solidarity in action – Act locally, unite globally.”
Events include school workshops, theatre performances, debates, and creative activities linking climate, rights, and solidarity.

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Across Germany, a range of educational activities will take place as part of Global Education Week 2025.
Online trainings on the Sustainable Development Goals will be offered nationwide by Non Governemental Organisations networks, alongside sessions on postcolonial perspectives in education (Mainz), sustainable nutrition (Munich), and global challenges and democracy (Nürnberg).
Children in Hamburg will join a participation workshop and an African film festival, while a strategic game on gold mining in Peru and a cooperation project on sustainable economics between apprentices and companies will also be launched. 

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In Guinea, Terrafrik is mobilising citizens in 2025 around key environmental and human rights issues through two major events: the Festival of Solidarity (Festisol) and the ALIMENTERRE Festival. Held across all regions, these initiatives amplify community voices on environmental justice, equitable access to natural resources, and land rights. Festisol offers spaces for reflection through roundtables, public debates, and field activities addressing mining impacts and ecosystem resilience. The ALIMENTERRE Festival reaches schools, universities, cultural centres, and venues like the Franco-Guinean Cultural Center (CCFG), where documentary screenings are followed by citizen discussions on food sovereignty, agroecology, and farmers’ dignity. Through education, mobilisation, and advocacy, Terrafrik strengthens the engagement of youth, local actors, and the wider public in promoting sustainable development rooted in social and environmental justice.

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In Haiti, KOZE JEN YO is organising a national conference on 22 November bringing together young leaders, educators, community actors, and school officials to reflect, with high-quality speakers, on strategies to build an education system in Haiti rooted in the values of global citizenship.

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In Hungary, HAND organises a joint communication campaign on Facebook (from 31 October to 24 November) with the aim of reporting on initiatives planned and realised during the Global Education Week. HAND's member organisations and other NGOs, institutions, and programme implementers have already registered to join the Global Education Week by realising various activities (registration is still open). HAND expects a wide range of activities to take place, such as webinars, workshops, round table discussions, debate circles, art competitions, flashmobs, conferences, online communication campaigns targeting various groups linked to education. 

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Young people from across Ireland will join the One World Week for a day of connection, community, and celebration at the 2025 Youth Summit.
They will explore how to use your collective power to build a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable society — by reflecting on their values, learning ways to tackle eco-anxiety, and reconnecting for change.

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The National Youth Council of Ireland also organises three events to explore how to use their collective power to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable society:

• Supporting Grassroots: Local Action, Global Justice - Tuesday 18 November
• ECOWHA?! What is Economic anyway?!' YPC: Economic Inequality Banner Launch - Thursday 20 November
• Youth Summit: Power in CommUNITY - Saturday 22 November

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In Italy, Il Nostro Pianete is coordinating a series of events throughout the Week including a training for young people on inclusion and participation through the organisation’s activities; a debate on sustainability and climate change; the “Pianeta INP space” for youth worldwide to come to study and reflect on this year’s theme; along with workshops and other Italian Non Governmental Organisations across a range of topics.

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The Associazione delle organizzazioni italiane di cooperazione e solidarietà internazionale will be also organising a national event and debate with a range of stakeholders to explore together how hope can be translated into action and how young people can be active agents of change, alongside discussions on ECG, peace, and transformativeness.

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For the Global Education Week 2025, Kosovo* will host a conference titled “Building Cohesive Communities through Skills & Dialogue”, organised by Edutask Institute. The conference will take place on 20 November 2025 in Prishtina and will bring together representatives from institutions, community leaders, youth, educators, and civil society actors. The initiative highlights how education, dialogue, and skills development can strengthen social cohesion, promote employability, and contribute to peaceful coexistence in divided communities. Through keynote speeches, two thematic panels, and interactive exchange, the event will showcase results from the “Cohesive Futures – Kohezioni Social” project, implemented by Syri i Vizionit, Edutask, and NGO Aktiv across seven municipalities in Kosovo*. The conference will present success stories from intercultural learning, digital literacy, youth engagement, community dialogue, and local leadership development efforts supported by GCERF.

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In Latvia, LAPAS is implementing a series of initiatives to promote Global Citizenship Education. These include an awareness-raising social campaign to share materials and actions as well a roadmap to help individuals and organisation plan Global Citizenship Education activities. The National Global Citizenship Education conference will be held on 26-27 November, focusing on key topics such as the sustainability of democracy, combatting disinformation, climate change, human rights, and global partnerships. 

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In Liberia, the Center for Dignity and Inclusion (CDI) organises a public forum and film screening to spark conversations among students, teachers, and administrators. The discussion will centre around educational equity and climate justice, raising participants’ awareness and motivation to address these challenges. 

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In Lithuania, LINESA is organising online workshops for educators that will share good practices of integration of Global Education topics into the educational materials and classwork.

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In Malta, Kopin, in collaboration with the GCED Unit of the state education department, will organise interactive sessions for students from several colleges, showcasing sustainable digital tools supporting the digital transition.
Educators will be actively involved, receiving guidance and materials to continue the activities in their own classrooms. Kopin and GCED are jointly developing the content and design of these sessions.

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Across North Macedonia, primary and secondary schools will organise activities for GEW 2025, joined by youth centres and civil society organisations.
Initiatives include workshops, outdoor awareness events on sustainability, student poster projects, and cultural showcases highlighting the traditions of the country’s diverse ethnic communities.

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An international online conference, titled “True Global Education Projects That Inspire Hope”, will take place on 24 November. This event will bring together formal and non-formal education practitioners from Estonia, Turkey, Romania, and Montenegro to share their experiences in global education, showcase inspiring initiatives, and engage in meaningful discussions around this year’s theme and slogan.

Throughout Global Education Week (GEW), a variety of initiatives and activities will be carried out at school and local community levels by registered educational institutions and youth organisations. These activities may include workshops, art exhibitions, classroom lessons, and collaborative projects between schools. GEW will engage a broad range of participants—schools, principals, teacher associations, students, individual teachers, parents, and other stakeholders—to raise awareness and promote reflection on the chosen global education themes.

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In Morocco, the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports of Morocco plans to organise a set of educational and awareness-raising activities focusing on tolerance, citizenship, and children’s rights. The key initiatives include: Workshops and classroom projects promoting tolerance and intercultural understanding through arts, storytelling, and digital creativity; Value-anchoring activities developed in collaboration with the National Observatory for the Rights of the Child (ONDE), focusing on children’s rights, non-violence, and gender equality; School debates and exhibitions highlighting the role of education in promoting peace, empathy, and respect for diversity; Community engagement actions led by students and teachers to strengthen civic responsibility and solidarity in school environments.

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The Moroccan Centre for Civic Education is also organising a national webinar together will four leading Non Governemental Organisations on how to engage youth and communities in public policy issues and help educators to achieve inclusive and quality education for all; a regional roundtable around the role global citizenship education in advancing sustainable development together with Tunisian, Egyptian, Palestinian, Lebanese, and Jordanian participants; along with a range of classroom activities in Casablanca.

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In Poland, over 140 schools and organisations have registered their activities as part of Global Education Week 2025. These include activities based on Kamishibai theater, lessons taught by students to their peers, the official opening of a responsible reader's corner at school, competitions, and a School Swap Shop. In addition, there will be many discussions, film screenings, and workshops. Other initiatives include a package of materials and game on the hidden costs of AI by Go’n’Act Foundation; a Online Festival by the Center for Civic Education; an exhibition and screening by the Polish Humanitarian Action; and training course for teachers on “Opening up to global citizenship” by the Zagranica Group. 

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The Portuguese NGDO Platform will organise an in-depth reflection on the political role of Global Citizenship Education, as a strategic tool to question power structures, influence public policies, and strengthen democratic participation. In a context of growing polarization and setbacks in human rights, it becomes even more relevant to understand how Global Citizenship Education can be mobilised to promote sustainable and inclusive social transformation.

The webinar will take place online, on 24 November, from 10h00 to 13h00 local time.

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 In Romania, the GEW 2025 involves wide participation from teachers and students in pre-university education, coordinated by the Ministry of Education and Research. The national coordination team offers pedagogical support, fosters collaboration, and shares best practices through the national GEW Facebook platform. From 17 to 24 November, schools and organisations across the country will host workshops, debates, exhibitions, and campaigns promoting global citizenship, cooperation, and solidarity.

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In Serbia, the Center for Youth Work is organising a series of events together with other organisations and education workers. This includes a  “Global Education in Youth Work” training for organisations, schools, and youth workers; an online campaign; and workshops in Šid on themes of peace, tolerance, justice, and education. The Center is also producing an educational video on global education that will promoted during the week. These activities will be promoted on the website and social media channels of the Ministry of Tourism and Youth.

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Ambrela and eight of its member orgs will roll out a diverse programme across Slovakia, including the 3-day Housing Festival “Through the Threshold”, the 20^th anniversary Anne Frank travelling exhibition, outdoor experiential learning in Banská Štiavnica, a CTC workshop, and the SELF SDG workshop, which links well-being to SDG 3. Ambrela will also host an intergenerational dialogue titled “Europe: COOL or CRINGE?”, while PIN delivers a webinar on a newly adapted GE handbook for SEN pupils. Additional on-demand programmes will explore humanitarian stories, forgotten crises, and intergenerational learning with seniors. A public “Hello Europe” march will mark Human Rights Day, and a CU lecture will introduce students to global challenges, development cooperation, and civic responsibility. Together, these activities promote empathy, inclusion, global citizenship, and active engagement with global issues.

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En Slovénie, la plateforme SLOGA organisera une variété d’activités et d’événements abordant les enjeux majeurs de notre époque. Ces initiatives favoriseront un dialogue ouvert entre les jeunes et les encourageront à réfléchir sur la manière dont chacun peut contribuer à un changement social positif, en transformant les idées en actions concrètes. Parallèlement, les écoles primaires slovènes prépareront un large éventail d’activités créatives visant à inspirer les élèves à penser de manière critique, à collaborer entre eux et à jouer un rôle actif dans la construction d’une société plus juste et plus durable.

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As part of the Global Education Week 2025, Movimiento 4.7 in Spain is promoting different activities: a Webinar on 18 November titled "The Relevance of Democratic Memory in Global Citizenship," aimed at teachers of all levels, that will suggest methods to integrate this topic and share educational experiences. Additionally, a Solidarity Day: "Hope in Action" will be held on 22 November at the Colegio Gamo Diana (Madrid), aimed at the entire school community, consisting of various workshops. The IES Claudio Sánchez Albornoz (León) will present "Conocer la UE": Students and teachers paint classrooms to represent EU countries while discussing cultural differences and  reflecting on common civic values.

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EUROPEAN FEDERATION FOR INTERCULTURAL LEARNING

The Chapter Leadership Summit to be held from 20 to 24 November in Mollina, Spain as the first global AFS volunteer event focused on strengthening the active citizenship impact of AFS intercultural exchange programmes at local level.

AFS volunteers from the whole world will connect, learn, and leave inspired to take action on building more diverse volunteer teams and expanding chapters’ reach (local AFS branches) in their communities.

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ATTAC Togo is coordinating a series of educational, civic, and community activities across several regions of Togo from 14 to 30 November. These actions aim to strengthen solidarity, promote active citizenship, and support sustainable development initiatives. Activities include awareness-raising in schools, community radio programs, meetings with CSOs on GE/GCED issues, initiatives with women’s groups, campaigns on sustainable natural resource management, community actions and distribution of school kits, as well as civic rights awareness and other efforts designed to engage and empower. 

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In Türkiye, the Youth Services Center is organising a series of online interactive sessions set to take place  on 20 and 25 November to encourage young people to think critically, act responsibly, and engage meaningfully with global challenges.

The first day will explore sessions around peacebuilding and youth participation through discussions such as “Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda: The Role of Young People in Peacebuilding”. On November 25, the focus will shift to digital literacy, sustainability, and climate action with sessions such as “Climate Justice: There’s Always Hope in Nature!”.

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EUROPEAN FEDERATION FOR INTERCULTURAL LEARNING

The 8^th Spectrum of Education, hosted by Türk Kültür Vakfı/AFS Türkiye and Çevre College, will be held in Istanbul from 20 to 23 November 2025 under the theme “How to Become a Digital Global Citizen?”
The event will unite educators, volunteers, and intercultural practitioners to explore the future of digital citizenship, with sessions on AI in education, safe digital practices, active global citizenship values, and peer learning through workshops and poster presentations.

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In Wales, the Welsh Centre of International Affairs is will be running a competition using the themes of Global Education Week across all young people in Wales. Their work will be shown on our website/social media and prizes will be given. The WCIA will also be running a climate simulation on 18 November bringing together young people from across South Wales to take the role of different countries in a model United Nations setting to talk about the impact of climate change on the planet and negotiate solutions in real time. Finally, on 23 November they will be screening a video of "Uttama" on the impact of climate change in Bolivia.

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