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How can we make #historyeducation more effective in promoting democracy and peace by 2030? Find it out with this month's expert Aurora Ailincai from the Council of Europe! 👇 https://bit.ly/3XWvCen #EUSchoolEducation

How can we make #historyeducation more effective in promoting democracy and peace by 2030? Find it out with this month's expert Aurora Ailincai from the Council of Europe! 👇 https://bit.ly/3XWvCen #EUSchoolEducation

How can we make #historyeducation more effective in promoting democracy and peace by 2030? Find it out with this month's expert Aurora Ailincai from the Council of Europe! 👇 https://bit.ly/3XWvCen #EUSchoolEducation

Discussion of Multi-System Youth & Families and the barriers they face https://lnkd.in/g7fhzDMF

Happy International Day of #Cooperatives! To learn more about cooperatives, watch this video on cooperatives and the Saemaul Movement in Korea from our course "The Korean Story: Secrets of an Economic Miracle" from KDI School of Public Policy and Management. 🌱 Watch it in the SDG Academy Library 👇

The Eurochild Children's Council is a group of 12 children and young people aged 13-16 from 12 European countries: Tiana (Bulgaria), Georgios Efrem (Cyprus), Leon (Croatia) Tuule (Estonia), Faidra (Greece), Abigel (Hungary), Amina (Ireland), Rhythm (Malta), Lucijan (Slovenia), (Dario) Romania, Oleksandr (Ukraine) & Arthur (Wales). They have been talking with MEPs this week about areas which are important to them. Children said: 1. One in four young people in Europe struggles with mental health. That's not just a statistic, these are my friends, my classmates. But when looking for help, we're often met with barriers and waiting lists. Mental health needs to be a priority in all child and youth policies, it is a right, not a privilege. 2. Violence is another concern for children. Nearly 40% of students are bullied. This makes us feel unsafe and stops us from learning and growing the way we should. We deserve better protection and the chance to feel safe. 3. Online and social media safety is very important for children. Too many children lack the required skils and knowledge to protect themselves on the internet: the responsibility of children's safety should not fall on children's own shoulders. 4. Climate change is affecting children drastically. Children have a right to healthy life, but "Is it truly possible to live a healthy life whilst our lungs are choking on polluted air and you're seeing nature being crushed all around you?" Children face the consequences of climate change most. The EU needs to be an example to the world. "The cost of climate action is much smaller than the cost of climate inaction." 5. Child participation is about listening to children as experts on their own lives. That's why it is critical to move beyond surveys and create more opportunities for children to engage directly with policymakers. This will lead to more inclusive, responsive and more effective desicions.

Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember the Lost Children and the Survivors of residential schools. We honour the resilience of Indigenous communities across Canada. ParticipACTION commits to supporting Indigenous communities through measuring and reporting on Indigenous physical activity, supporting Indigenous-led organizations and sharing Indigenous stories and imagery that honour First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. We will work to advance the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and continue being open to suggestions from and consultations with Indigenous Peoples on how we can build better relations and continue working towards reconciliation. https://hubs.la/Q02RvwqQ0

This week is Anti-Bullying Week, and this year's theme is 'Choose Respect'. This followed a consultation with teachers and students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to help them feel empowered. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7nA9Ei7 #AntiBullyingWeek #ChooseRespect Anti-Bullying Alliance