How can we instil in young people a desire to act as defenders of freedom and guardians of human rights? Do our education systems have the right tools to teach them how to make the most of diversity or do they perpetuate social and cultural divides? In the age of social media, where almost anything can be expressed, should states take an active part in combating propaganda and the extremists seeking to radicalise these young minds? These are the questions which the participants at the Forum, to be held in Strasbourg from 7 to 9 November 2016, will attempt to answer.
The 2016 Forum will be attended by academics, politicians, practitioners and young people from all over the world, focusing on two main themes:
- Citizenship, democracy and education
- Education bridging social divides: pass or fail?
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg and French Minister of Education, Higher Education and Research Najat Vallaud-Belkacem will both speak at the opening on Monday 7 November (10 am to 12.30 pm).
19 labs, addressing the challenges to be faced in different forms and presenting certain initiatives already in place, will help bring a democratic response to the problems discussed throughout the Forum.
The Forum is organised by the Council of Europe in partnership with Strasbourg City Council, the Grand Est Region and the French government. (more...)
