The Anna Lindh Foundation, ALF, and the Swedish Institute Alexandria, SwedAlex, on 30 and 31 October 2011 in Alexandria are organizing the first edition of the Alexandria Annual Education Convention on the theme “Education for Intercultural and Democratic Citizenship” aimed at promoting intercultural dialogue among the people of the Euro-Mediterranean region.
In this connection, the organizers have issued a call for participation from multipliers representing civil society, educators, researchers and activists, policy-makers and decision-makers, community/religious/youth-leaders from the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Main objective of the Convention
This programme would aim to promote and raise the awareness of universal values of human rights, democracy and the rights and responsibilities as citizens; increase democratic attitudes, skills, participation and intercultural citizenship within the Euromed societies; increase and promote a pluralistic understanding and approach in the formal and informal education in the Euromed region.
Thematic Focus:
Within the overall theme of the Convention “Education for intercultural and democratic citizenship in the Euro-Mediterranean region” the following topics are to be discussed and will form the basis for the development of education activities and training programmes in the Euro-Mediterranean region:
- Education for a democratic, inclusive and pluralistic outlook
- Intercultural education and religious awareness
- Teaching human rights and spreading a culture of participation
Format
The Alexandria Education Convention will be structured around plenary sessions and working groups to discuss about the concepts of education for intercultural citizenship and democratic participation, to assess existing tools and practices and discuss recommendations for concrete proposals to develop training programmes, advocacy work, and adapt existing resources.
Multipliers representing civil society, educators, researchers and activists, policy-makers and decision-makers, community/religious/youth-leaders from one of the countries of the Union for the Mediterranean are invited to participate in the Alexandria Education Convention. Between 25-30 participants will be selected through this Call and an equal balance between European and southern Mediterranean participants will be ensured. Participants should express an interest to act as multiplier of the programme and be involved in future activities for the promotion of education for intercultural and democratic citizenship.
Last date for submission of application is September 15, 2011
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