Peace Education 2023-24
Empowering peace in the Balkans: Can adult education pave the way?
In the heart of the Balkans, the echoes of the Yugoslav Wars continue to reverberate through the lives of its inhabitants. As the scars of the conflict persist and peacebuilding attempts have often proved unsuccessful, adult education could be a beacon of hope in the region.
How can we talk with people with radically different worldviews?
Social anthropologist Emanuel Schaeublin, in his column, points out the increasing importance of being able to conduct constructive conversations with those who view the world in radically different ways. He describes two skills which pave the way toward this.
Adult education and civil society organisations: Learning spaces in times of democratic turbulence
Nils-Eyk Zimmermann, in his column, argues that adult education addressing civic competence and active citizenship should be better supported. According to him, civil society organizations play a key role in bringing about social change and solving problems in societies.
Ukraine’s adult education looks to the future
A current draft law on changing adult education is key to societal renewal in Ukraine – now and after the war – says Mykyta Andreev, the former Executive Director of the Ukrainian Adult Education Association.
Sabrina Severo da Silva: ”There is no universal recipe for peace”
What does peacebuilding demand from an educator? Experts on peace education from Serbia, Finland and Portugal share their insights.
Ukraine: Overcoming the war with adult education
Adult education institutions in Ukraine have chosen to continue their fundamental educational tasks, even under the extreme conditions of war. “They face the challenge of maintaining regular teaching activities but also ensuring that protective measures are in place for learners and staff,” says Tetyana Hoggan-Kloubert from the University of Augsburg in Germany in her interview with ELM Magazine.
How can European adult education best support Ukraine? Is reconciliation with Russia even conceivable?
In her column, Tetyana Hoggan-Kloubert emphasises the importance of collaborating with European adult education institutions as a means of supporting Ukraine. She also delves into the complex question of reconciliation with Russia.
Video gaming against extremism: Tools for peace builders
How can we use edutainment to counter polarisation and resist hate speech in Europe? The director of Radio La Benevolencija, George Weiss, has discovered tools for peace building by producing media edutainment programs.
Nordic view: Peace as a prerequisite to gender equality and human rights
Polarisation is an obstacle to peace and equality, but lifelong learning can play a key role in reducing it, says Prof. Ólafur Páll Jónsson of the University of Iceland’s School of Education.
How the future of civic education could shape the course of democracy in Europe
Civic education is an educational sector that faces great expectations, such as strengthening democratic engagement, but that has scarce resources, says Louisa Slavkova. She is a political scientist specialised in democracy development and civic education.
