Dear Members and Partners, The Education and Academia Stakeholder Group (EASG) is one of the constituencies under the Major Group and Other Stakeholders (MGOs) and is an official UN stakeholder group. Every year, each constituency is invited to submit a sectoral paper to present the key issues, policy recommendations and political positions related to the …
The Just4All project, funded by the European Union, aims to explore the role of adult education in promoting a Just Transition towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. As part of this initiative, four affiliated partners—ABF (Sweden), Ligue de l’enseignement (France), CARDET (Cyprus), and AONTAS (Ireland)—have developed National Background Papers that examine how adult learning …
One of my best memories of Paul happened in Denmark following the triumph of the Hamburg CONFINTEA UNESCO Conference on Adult Education in 1997. A group of us had travelled to Elsinore, site of the first world conference on adult education in 1948, to share reflections on what had just taken place in Hamburg. A …
Read morePassing of Paul Bélanger – March 19, 1939 -January 31, 2025 – a tribute by Budd L Hall
On behalf of the International Council for Adult Education (ICAE) we wish to share the very sad news that Paul Belanger, ICAE President (2000-2011) passed away peacefully on 31 January 2025 in Canada. Paul had a huge influence to all facets of adult learning and education (ALE). We recall him as strong advocate for the …
The UNESCO Chair in Global Adult Education at the University of Malta is organizing its second international conference on Critical Adult Learning and Education (CALE). 🎤 Keynote Speaker: Professor Roberta Piazza, University of Catania, Italy 📅 Date: 6-7 November 2025📍 Location: University of Malta, Valletta🔗 Conference Details: https://www.um.edu.mt/events/cale2025/ For more details, including the program, call …
Read moreUpcoming Conference: Critical Adult Learning and Education 2025
The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is seeking a consultant to develop a thematic paper on lifelong learning for adult educators and their role as facilitators of lifelong learning. Interested candidates should apply soon. For further details, please refer to the document HERE and visit: https://www.uil.unesco.org/en/teachers-lifelong-learners.
We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic shooting at an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden, which has profoundly impacted the adult learning and education community. We echo and support the statement of EAEA saying “in times of such tragedy, we stand together in solidarity, reaffirming our belief in the power of education …
Read moreStanding in Solidarity: Tragic Shooting in Örebro Shakes Adult Education Community
by Helen Dabu, Secretary General ASPBAE The Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE) 9th General Assembly Regional Strategic Planning Workshop and 60th Anniversary celebration culminated on November 25-28 in Da Nang, Vietnam, bringing together more than a hundred representatives of ASPBAE members and partners from around 30 countries. Hosted by ASPBAE’s …
We have always believed that we are living in a very dynamic world – where change is the only constant. And we have advocated that adult learning and education plays an important role in helping individuals and communities not just adapt to the change but be part of helping to make change. I cannot think …
Read moreWe will do it – together! Message from the President: Jose Roberto ‘Robbie’ Guevara
The Major Groups and Other Stakeholders (MGoS) invite independent stakeholders to actively participate in the 2025 Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). With 39 countries scheduled to present their VNRs, your involvement is crucial in shaping these presentations and contributing valuable insights. How to Get Involved: For more details and to …
Read moreCall for Stakeholder Engagement in 2025 Voluntary National Reviews