Educating for Democracy and Human Rights

Education is one of our main tools to strengthen and safeguard our democracies.

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Visit our online learning platform and check out our course on Digital Citizenship Education as well as other courses in education for democracy and human rights.

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EWC develops and disseminates free, high quality teaching and learning resources. Just out: The Little Big Handbook of Democracy.

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Exiled, Not Silenced: Spotlight on Russian Civic Educators in Exile

Can Citizenship Education still be an instrument for democratic transformation in Russia? Join us on the 26th November 2024 for a discussion on the role of the Russian diaspora and latest the developments in Russian Education.

“Romani Language is the Main Identity Element in our Heritage”

The Romani language, spoken by millions of Roma people across Europe, is not just a means of communication; it embodies a rich cultural heritage. For EWC trainer Ramiza Sakip it is a large part of her identity.

GREECE: New Guidebook Gives Advice on how to Prevent School Bullying

Since 2023 experts from EWC, the Greek non-profit organization SolidarityNow, as well as other government and non-governments institutions, have met up to learn from each other, and develop a guidebook to prevent discrimination and bullying in Greek schools. The guidebook is now available in both English and Greek.

GREECE: “This is Not How Academics usually do it”

In Athens, the very cradle of democracy, 183 students have enrolled in a unique Master’s programme – one that combines the academic standard of the university and the practical experiences of the European Wergeland Centre.

"Every Effort You Make Matters"

There was a lot of excitement in the EWC office in Oslo when Dr. Felisa Tibbitts, renowned expert in human rights education, came to Oslo this September. With the support of the Fulbright program, EWC enjoyed the benefit of having Felisa stay an entire month to develop a new curriculum on Education for Sustainable Development.

AIEdu: How AI Influences the Way Teachers Teach and Students Learn to Live in Democracy

The Wergeland Centre and The National Center for Scientific Research Demokritos” (NCSR Demokritos) invite young teachers and educators across Europe for a 3-part webinar series on AI in education!

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EWC is a resource centre on education for intercultural understanding, human rights and democratic citizenship. Our headquarters are in Oslo, Norway. We have field staff in Ukraine, Greece and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The centre was established by the Council of Europe and Norway in 2008.

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We focus on five action areas to achieve our aim of building and sustaining a culture of democracy and human rights in education.

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