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Global Campaign for Education 7th World Assembly
| Global Conference
The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) is a member-driven Movement, uniquely comprised of national civil society coalitions and regional and international networks and organisations committed to realising the right to education. With members in more than 90 countries, the network brings together grassroots organisations, teachers’ unions, children’s and youth rights organisations, NGOs, parents’ associations and community groups. GCE’s collective work as a network encompasses collaboration at global level to influence international frameworks and policy debates.
GCE relies on the participation of its members to drive its work and achieve its goals, and the World Assembly is the movement governing body. All members of GCE meet every 4 years to vote and decide the future of the movement. The 7th World Assembly, which takes place from 22nd to 24th November in Johannesburg, South Africa plays a major part in ensuring that members truly own and lead the movement. The Assembly offers our education civil society organisations around the world an opportunity to come together as a global movement to debate emerging issues, to agree and clarify collective positions, to learn from and exchange with each other, and to set priorities and direction for the coming period.Read more
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Alternative COP: Launch of CJCM Strategic Perspectives
| Global Webinar
Launch of CJCM Strategic Perspectives
Accelerate and Deepen the Just Transition Now
Resisting Climate Apartheid and Eco-cidal Capitalism: Towards a Global Climate Justice Bloc for a Just World Peace, Earth Democracy and Climate Justice Deal for Africa
11 November 2022
13:00 - 16:00 SAST
Join the Conversation with....
Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla - Progressive International
Kumi Naidoo - Africans Rising for Justice Peace & Dignity
Nnimmo Bassey - Health of Mother Earth Foundation
Eriel Deranger - Indigenous Climate Action
Pablo Solon - Convenor of Earth Assembly Process
Dorothy Grace Guerrero - Global Justice Now
Samantha Hargreaves - WoMin
David Kenvyn - Action for Southern Africa, Scotland
Bishop Mchombo - SAFCEI & Anglican Church, Eastern Cape
12 November: Global Day of Action - CJCM call for local actions to stop more coal, oil and gas extraction in South Africa
COP27 side event (hybrid): Greening TVET, Adult Learning and Education
| Global Other
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, the UNESCO Cairo Office and UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) warmly invite you to the hybrid side event, ‘Greening TVET, Adult Learning and Education’, at the 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) on 9 November 2022. The event will shed the light on the importance of TVET and adult learning and education (ALE) for climate action.
Citizens worldwide – no matter their age – must be empowered with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to demand and support the green transition of our societies. Climate change mitigation requires a dedicated and comprehensive lifelong learning system, strategies and concrete action plans, at local, national and regional level, that place adult learning and education at the core. It also demands strong cross-sectoral and inter-ministerial partnerships to deliver ALE programmes aimed at raising awareness and equipping all individuals with the skills and knowledge to lead the transformation to a sustainable future.
The side event will highlight the role of adult learning and education and TVET and the importance of a targeted strategy and partnership in ALE and TVET provision for a sustainable and green future. It will also showcase good strategic practices at national/local, institutional and individual level (from the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, the UNEVOC Network and the UNESCO ESD Network).
Date
9 November 2022, from 12.30 to 13.30 (EET, Local time)
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Venue
COP27, UNESCO Pavilion (Green Zone), Sharm El-Sheikh & online
Registration
For online participation please register here https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dNWZ7HL8THmhYZ8CbcFAiA
From climate trauma to climate justice: Navigating the ethics of transition to a post-carbon world
| Southern Africa Webinar
Melissa Fourie, Executive Director of the Centre for Environmental Rights, will speak to the issue of climate trauma, both its physical and mental impact. She will address what climate justice would look like; how we would find it, and consider the challenges of both technological solutions and human agency in reconnecting with human and non-human communities.
For more information about the event, please contact:
Samketo.nsibanda@wits.ac.za
Preparatory discussion: The implementation of Curriculum globALE in East Africa.
| East Africa Conference
A preparatory discussion about the implementation of Curriculum globALE in East Africa is taking place at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Decision makers and stakeholders from Academia, Ministries’ partners and Institutions, professional association, NGOs dealing with professionalization in respective countries in the East/Horn of African Region (Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia) and DVV International representatives will gather for this event.
More information about the event is attached.
Professionalisation of Adult Education: Chances and Challenges in the Post-Confintea VII Time
| East Africa Conference
DVV International and the University of Dar es Salaam, in partnership with the Ministry for Education, Science and Technology, Tanzania are hosting a conference on the professionalisation of adult education. The conference builds on, amongst others, the significance of professionalisation as highlighted by CONFINTEA VII which was held in Marrakech, Morocco.
The conference will focus on three main intertwined themes: (a) the Marrakech Framework for Action (MFA); (b) The relationship between the MFA and professionalisation of Adult Learning and Education (ALE); and (c) the role of Community Learning Centres in ALE service delivery.
For further information about the conference, please see the file attached.
International Literacy Day
| Africa Meeting
International Literacy Day
8 September
Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.
Despite progress made, literacy challenges persist with at least 771 million young people and adults lacking basic literacy skills today.
Rapidly changing global context took a new meaning over the past years, hampering the progress of global literary efforts. In the aftermath of the pandemic, nearly 24 million learners might never return to formal education, out of which, 11 million are projected to be girls and young women. To ensure no one is left behind, we need to enrich and transform the existing learning spaces through an integrated approach and enable literacy learning in the perspective of lifelong learning.
This year's International Literacy Day will be celebrated worldwide under the theme, Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces and will be an opportunity to rethink the fundamental importance of literacy learning spaces to build resilience and ensure quality, equitable, and inclusive education for all.
At the global level, a two-day hybrid international event will be organized on 8 and 9 September 2022, in Côte d'Ivoire. The International Literacy Day global celebration lies at the heart of regional, country and local levels. As such, this year's outstanding programmes and literacy practices will be announced through the 2022 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes award ceremony.
Africa Climate Week 2022 - Programme
| Africa Conference
Africa Climate Week 2022 (ACW 2022) will be held from 29 August to 2 September 2022 in Libreville, Gabon.
ACW 2022 will provide a platform for governments, cities, private sector leaders, financial institutions and civil society to address the climate change crisis in the context of regional priorities and the need for a green recovery from the pandemic. The event will bring together key stakeholders to take the pulse of climate action in the region, explore climate challenges and opportunities and showcase ambitious solutions.
Registration is open at the ACW 2022 Registration page. Space is limited, so all in-person attendees are encouraged to register now. Virtual participants can also register to stay up to date on the latest ACW 2022 news. Registration is not required for virtual participation.
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MOJA Journal: The Role of Adult Learning and Education in Transforming Lives and Livelihoods
Join us for this webinar, where our MOJA Journal contributors will share insights on their articles: ‘Urban agriculture: A silent revolution’ and ‘From a quest for well-being to an entrepreneurial passion: My saffron learning journey’
- Presenters: Abdelhakim Zidi and Keltouma Adouane
- Date: 4 December 2025
- time: 14:00 -15:30 (SAST) / 12:00 – 13:30 (UTC)
English/French
Join UIL's November webinars!
14 November:
'Launch of the Greening Communities Guidance: Lifelong Learning for Climate and Sustainability Action'
Greening communities starts with learning!
By 2050, nearly 70% of the world’s population will live in urban areas, many already facing climate threats like extreme heat, flooding, and storms. Rural communities are also on the front lines, dealing with disrupted seasons and damaged ecosystems. The goodnews? Lifelong learning can empower communities everywhere to take climate action and build resilience.
Join us on 14 November 2025 for the launch of the Greening Communities Guidance publication, created by UIL and the World Organization of the Scout Movement under the Greening Education Partnership.
Discover core principles for green communities, minimum requirements and practical steps, tools and resources to turn learning into action.
Date and time
14 November 2025, 13:00 to 14:15 (CET)
19 November:
TVET Teachers and Lifelong Learning
Teachers are at the heart of lifelong learning systems. They not only enable individuals to reach their full potential, but also adapt to the rapid transformations of society, economies and labour markets. For Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers, this role is especially critical: by becoming lifelong learners and fostering lifelong learning capabilities, they prepare young people and adults alike to thrive in dynamic workplaces and to contribute to inclusive and sustainable societies.
To explore how policies and practices can support TVET teachers as both learners and facilitators of lifelong learning, join UIL and Shanghai Normal University for a webinar under the joint research project 'Teachers as Lifelong Learners'.
Date and time
19 November 2025, 13:00 to 14:00 (CET)
20 November:
The International Review of Education: 70 years of research in lifelong learning
The International Review of Education (IRE) is the longest-running journal of comparative education in the world. Founded in 1931 by Professor Friedrich Schneider of the University of Cologne, it has been published by UNESCO since 1955. In 2025, we mark 70 years of continuous publication.
IRE’s mission to foster understanding and cooperation in the field of education is more relevant than ever. It aims to publish the best new scholarship from around the world, while also influencing the development of policy and practice in the field of lifelong learning through evidence-based research.
Join us for this webinar as we celebrate the launch of the 70th anniversary special issue of the International Review of Education. This edition offers valuable insights into the evolution of lifelong learning and explores its significance for the future.
Date and Time
20 November 2025, 13:00 to 14:00 (CET)
Join the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning’s webinar series, where policymakers, experts and practitioners share insights and strategies to make lifelong learning a reality.