On December 4, a webinar titled "La Educación para el Desarrollo: un aporte a la profundización de la democracia" will take place, exploring the role of Education for Development in strengthening democracy. The event is organized by seven international organizations, including the Programa de Ciudadanía Global para el Desarrollo Sostenible, Consejo de Educación Popular de América Latina y el Caribe, Global Education Network Europe, Liga Iberoamericana, UNESCO's Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos, and Secretaría General Iberoamericana.
The webinar aims to discuss the opportunities that Education for Development offers in the fight against threats to democracy, connecting this topic to other global crises such as humanitarian and climate crises. Participants will include diverse perspectives from different regions and sectors, sharing insights on current challenges and the role of Education for Development in building more democratic societies.
The event will take place online via Zoom, with simultaneous interpretation available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. It is scheduled to start at 16:00h Spanish time on December 4, 2025. Interested parties can find more information, register, and access the program on the organizers' websites.
The webinar is part of a broader effort to promote Education for Development and its role in achieving sustainable development goals. This includes raising awareness and promoting education and sensitization for development, as well as localizing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Key organizations involved in the webinar include the Programa de Ciudadanía Global para el Desarrollo Sostenible, which works on global citizenship and sustainable development, and the Consejo de Educación Popular de América Latina y el Caribe, which focuses on popular education in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The event highlights the importance of international cooperation in promoting education for development. Organizations such as the Global Education Network Europe and the Liga Iberoamericana are working together to strengthen democratic societies through education.
By bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences, the webinar aims to foster a deeper understanding of the role of Education for Development in strengthening democracy and addressing global challenges.
Key points
- The webinar will explore the role of Education for Development in strengthening democracy and addressing global crises.
- The event is organized by seven international organizations, including UNESCO's Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean.
- The webinar will take place online via Zoom on December 4, 2025, with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
