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Special issue of the International Review of Education published: Lifelong learning in emergencies - from saviourism to solidarity
The seven articles featured in this special issue challenge dominant humanitarian and neoliberal education frameworks through decolonial, Global South-oriented and community-driven perspectives. They ...
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Cities to lead the charge on climate action through lifelong learning, say leaders at Hamburg Sustainability Conference
The session, titled ‘Inclusive Governance for Learning-Based Urban Climate Action’, brought together city leaders, academics, youth, and civil society representatives to explore how participatory ...
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Blog: Lifelong learning lessons from Cork
Having heard so much about the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival, I was eager to explore its diverse programme.I was impressed by the extensive range of activities and the strong spirit of collaboration ...
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“The educational system must value, recover, document, and project Indigenous knowledge”
In 2025, Ms. Tarcila Rivera Zea joined the Governing Board of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. She is also President of the Centre for Indigenous Cultures of Peru and a former member of the ...
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‘UIL and Germany is a success story’ – Interview with Mr Roman Luckscheiter, Secretary-General of the German Commission for UNESCO
In this interview, Mr Roman Luckscheiter, Secretary-General of the German Commission for UNESCO and new member of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) Governing Board, reflects on the ...
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‘The right to education must be a universal entitlement throughout life’ – Interview with Ms Maria Wilenius, Secretary-General, Swedish National Commission for UNESCO ...
In this interview, Ms Maria Wilenius, Secretary-General of the Swedish National Commission for UNESCO and, since 2025, a member of the Governing Board of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning ...
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UNESCO Learning City of Derry: Fighting gender-based violence through lifelong learning | Institute for Lifelong Learning
During a 12-month period in 2023/2024 alone, 19,954 domestic abuse crimes were recorded, with women making up 69% of the victims. Yet, the true scale of the issue is believed to be much higher, as ...
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Call for abstracts for a special issue of the International Review of Education
Submit your abstract for the International Review of Education special issue 'Refugee learners risking and resisting (in)visibility in and through lifelong learning by 1 August 2025. The issue is ...
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UNESCO Learning Cities webinar ‘Learning without limits: Empowering urban communities through non-formal learning spaces’ | Institute for Lifelong Learning
The event is part of the new UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning global webinar series, ‘Unlocking the power of lifelong learning’, bringing together stakeholders from across the globe every first ...
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A right to education for all: Unlocking potential behind bars
As we mark International Day of Education, Daniel Baril looks back at the Montreal International Conference on Education in Prison in a UIL Blog post, presenting an inspiring vision for the future of ...
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10 cities receive UNESCO Award for their outstanding achievements in lifelong learning | Institute for Lifelong Learning
On Monday, ten cities were awarded the UNESCO Learning City Award 2024 for their outstanding achievements in promoting lifelong learning during the opening of the Sixth International Conference on ...
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From industry to innovation: How Yanbu is shaping lifelong learning for all | Institute for Lifelong Learning
Yanbu Industrial City, situated on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, is a pioneering hub focused on creating a sustainable, knowledge-driven society. From its inception, the city has dedicated itself to ...