On 15 October, a publication on “Curriculum Development and Review for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education” was launched in Strasbourg. Education for democratic citizenship and human rights education are vital for the achievement of peaceful, sustainable and inclusive societies based on respect for the human rights of every person.

The strengthening of education policies in the fields of education for democratic citizenship and human rights lies at the very heart of the work of the Council of Europe, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and the Organization of American States.

These organisations have jointly produced this publication in order to support their member and participating states’ commitment to fostering citizenship and human rights education and improving access to quality education for all.

The English and French and Russian versions are available for download.  The Spanish translation will be made available in 2016.