Compulsory education in the face of climate issues
Considering that what she learned at school was out of step with current issues, and in particular climate change, Greta Thunberg put her finger on a real problem: the role of school and its adaptation to the challenges in our time.
Be part of the solutions generation
Through this analysis, I wonder today what is the real power of decision and action of the young generation?
We demand a more just and humane migration policy
Between January and May 2022, 25 young volunteers participated in the “Young people and migration: from observation to action” project.
Conflict in Ukraine: how to position yourself for Peace, from Belgium?
The conflict in Ukraine has exploded at the “gates” of the European Union. This war reminds us of the importance of understanding the issues of peace from Belgium and of finding the right guidelines to position ourselves in the face of the consequences of the military invasion.
To live in “the world after”, we must “tear away the curtain of pre-interpretation”
For all those who want cultural democracy, each individual or each group is approached as being endowed with a culture, that is to say, among other things, with a system of perception and representation of the world which allows you to learn from your experience and, from there, to evolve your representations, to put your belongings to work, in short to produce yourself rather than reproduce. However, this approach is not automatically effective.
Continuing education” and “Education for global and united citizenship”, incompatible?
What are the differences and convergences between continuing education (PE) and education for global and united citizenship (ECMS)?
Civil disobedience: a sign of democratic maturity
“One generation cannot absolutely bind the following and the value of a constitution or rights proclaimed in a specific historical moment is always questionable.” Let's explore one of the avenues of protest together.
What role should schools play in training for democracy?
L’année 2019 fut marquée, chez les jeunes du monde entier, par d’importantes grèves scolaires pour le climat. Selon ce mouvement, l’urgence climatique justifiait de se soustraire à l’obligation scolaire. Cela pose toutefois une question fondamentale pour l’institution scolaire : si l’école a pour vocation d’éduquer à la citoyenneté, permet-elle à la jeunesse de l’expérimenter ? […]
Towards a globalization of citizen action?
In recent years, social movements have taken center stage on economic, political and social issues. What influence could these citizen actions have had on the political and legislative processes?
Gender and intersectionality to think about a more inclusive civil society
Situated between decision-makers and citizens, associations remain key players in social and democratic life.
