Global Citizenship Education as a Political Right On June the 8th, SOLIDAR Foundation launched its annual work on the topic of Global Citizenship Education (GCE), in a framework in which it could be established as a political right. In times of crucial need of consolidating our democracy by sustaining political participation and enhancing the competences…
The acceleration of extreme weather events highlights more than ever the need for a transition towards a carbon-neutral economy and society. Yet, such a transition, which is needed within a span of just a few decades, is not without risks. Such upheavals could mean that workers in sectors undergoing rapid change could find their jobs threatened if nothing is done. As…
In March 2023, SOLIDAR, the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) and the Open Society Foundations organised a workshop on ‘Empowering Vulnerable Groups in the Green economy’ with experts from a wide range of organisations to identify relevant gaps in research and policy and to propose measures to better support people in vulnerable situations and underrepresented groups in…
In light of global warming, the occurrence of extreme weather events, the radically growing energy prices and the EU’s dependence on oil and gas, now more than ever, we must strengthen all efforts to make the transition to a carbon-free and sustainable economy and society a reality in Europe and beyond. However, the transition to…
Attracting Skills and Talent to the EU – European Commission’s proposal for an EU ”legal” migration policy December 19, 2022 The European Commission released a proposal for regular migration initiatives on 27th April 2022, called Attracting Skills and Talent to the EU. The legislative pillar foresees the revision of the Long-term Residents directive and the…
The Policy Paper on Peace Education A Sustainable Journey to Peace: Peace Education in the Context of Global Citizenship Education, presents the culmination of a whole year of activities for SOLIDAR Foundation and its members on the theme of Peace Education as a tool for achieving learning and sustainable societies. The current political and security…
Strengthening social justice in the European Green Deal by using European Pillar of Social Rights indicators The European Green Deal (EGD), the EU’s strategy to reach climate neutrality by 2050, is meant to be guided by the principles and rights of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR). However, the social dimension of the European Green Deal is not…
Croatia’s shrinking civic space and its effect on EES: Read Croatia’s Country Report of the CLL Monitor 2021 From 20 until 22 September 2022 SOLIDAR members and partners came together in Zagreb, Croatia for a Study Visit. Over three days, they reflected and exchanged views on Education for Inclusive and Democratic Societies and elaborated on…
How to strengthen the collective power of civil society, trade unions and politics in order to achieve a just and democratic green transition for the Global South? Learning from alliances and movements in the Philippines and South Africa, the Olof Palme International Center’s publication “A Just Transition for the Global South” provides elements to answer this fundamental…
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