On 6 April, at 13:15 (Geneva time), FECE will participate in the virtual event – Promoting SDG 4 and its Role in Combating Extremism in Europe. The event is organized by MAAT on the sidelines of “The European Regional Forum on Sustainable Development” that is organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
COVID-19 had negative effects on the educational process which accordingly had negative effects on students’ life styles. One of those negative effects was the increase of violence by youth. Thus, the world became in direct need to confront the role of education in combating violence and extremism. In order to enhance the role of education in reducing and fighting the phenomenon of violence it is necessary to create a comprehensive environment for the learner that fully supports the deterrence of such acts, not only in national educational institutions but through all means of learning, which includes informal education through seminars, initiatives,and workshops organized by official and unofficial authorities in the country, in addition to activating SDG 17 through reflecting the role of non-governmental organizations, whether international or local. This side event aims to highlight the deep connection between promoting SDG 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all and SDG 16 on Peaceful societies.
The speakers are Nevena Dobreva (chair, Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Culture and Education), Mark Somos (director, Just Access), Karolina Karpiuk (project manager, Green Elephant Foundation), Armelia Barci (executive director, People in Focus), Elisavet Vasileiou (European projects’ coordinator, Entrepreneurship and Social Economy Group), Hagar Monsif (moderator, MAAT).
You can take part in the virtual event by registering here.