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2005: The European Year of Citizenship through Education

Angela GarabagiuAdministrator

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2005 – The European Year of Citizenship through Education

The European Year of Citizenship will be launched The European Year of Citizenship will be launched

in Bulgaria, on 13 and 14 December 2004in Bulgaria, on 13 and 14 December 2004


Objectives of the “Year”Objectives of the “Year” Promote awareness of the fundamental role of education in the

development of citizenship Encourage the participation of citizens in a democratic

society:

1. Political dimension – participation in decision-making

2. Legal dimension – being aware of and exercising citizens’ rights and responsibilities

3. Cultural dimension – respect for all peoples and fundamental democratic values; contributing to peaceful and intercultural relations

4. Social and economic dimension – combat exclusion and promote social inclusion

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Objectives of the “Year”Objectives of the “Year”

Promote the implementation of Recommendation Rec (2002)12 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on education for democratic citizenship

Promote awareness of the fundamental role of education in the Disseminate the results of the second phase of the project (2001-2004)

Create sustainibility within member states through increased responsibility, ownership and empowerment

And … Share the wealth of knowledge


What can the Council of Europe offer ?What can the Council of Europe offer ?

It can

provide legislative assistance to member states in the field of EDC

assist member states and relevant NGOs with the organisation of teacher/multiplier training seminars

develop instruments for the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values,

provide communication tools and codes of good practice (EDC pack)

provide an up-to-date EDC database on legislation policy and other policy documents


What can the Council of Europe gain?What can the Council of Europe gain?

Enhanced its visibility by demonstrating its skills, its

competencies and its capacity of action in the field of education


Who is the Who is the ""YearYear"" for ? for ?

Mostly:

education-policy decision makers

multipliers and professionals responsible for education

enlarged target groups which include higher education, local decision makers and civil society

general public through awareness-raising activities


How will the Year be organised ?How will the Year be organised ?

Ad hoc Committee of Experts (15 members)

Steering Committee for Education

Steering Committee for Higher Education and Research

Steering Committee for Human Rights

EDC Steering Group

EDC co-ordinators

Joint Council on Youth

Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe


How will the Year be organised ?How will the Year be organised ?

Partnerships Different sectors of the Council of Europe, especially the

Directorate General IV - Education, Culture and Heritage, Youth and Sport

Governments

International and intergovernmental institutions (European Commission, Unesco, OSCE (Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe), Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

NGOs

Council of Europe Good Will Ambassadors for Citizenship and Human Rights Education


Activities in member statesActivities in member states

Considerable flexibility given to member states for the organisation of activities

Ideas for possible approach:

National organising committee promote the aims of the Year motivate and assist different governmental and non-

governmental actors identify needs and expectations with regard to the Year,

monitor its impact, develop follow-up activities co-ordinate the Year activities to achieve a coherent

programme support the inclusion of education for citizenship and

human rights in curricula


To conclude :To conclude :

Visions without actions are just dreamsActions without visions are just a pastime

Visions combined with actions can change the world

More information

EDC Division

http://www.coe.int/edc

Division for Citizenship and Human Rights EducationDirectorate General IV - Education, Culture and

Heritage, Youth and Sport Council of Europe

F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex

Tel: +33 (0)3 88 41 35 29 Fax: + 33 (0)3 88 41 27 88

Angela Garabagiu : [email protected]








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