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UNESCO and the Equitable Education Alliance (EEA) to host 9th EEA Meeting

The 9th EEA Meeting webinar in December 2023 will highlight ‘Flexible Learning for Policy Development Towards Inclusion for All’

Objectives – 9th EEA Meeting Webinar

Public Session:

  1. Share insights and strategies regarding educational policies for gender minorities to understand what proactive steps schools, governments, and legal systems can take to prevent bullying, promote understanding, and enhance the mental well-being of young learners. Explore the hurdles and achievements in implementing comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in Thailand, and examine the future directions for CSE implementation on both national and local levels.
  1. Share the project implementation, development and outcomes of regional organizations, such as ASEAN Foundation, to support young workers and youth who are currently not in employment, education or training (NEET), and demonstrate how to provide flexible learning opportunities to underserved groups in ASEAN by collaborating with external stakeholders.
  1. Explore the various measures that governments, educational institutions, and educators can undertake to enhance support and technical assistance for the effective inclusion of special needs students in mainstream education.

Closed-Door Session (EEA members only):

  • Discussion on the preparations of the 3rd ‘All For Education’ (AFE) October 2024
  • Report and discuss the progress of identified activities by lead organizations
  • Summarizing the successes, challenges and general reflections of EEA in 2023
  • Brainstorm and formulate EEA's development plans and phases for 2024

Participants

  • Local education administrators, district directors, school principals, teachers and other partners promoting equity in education
  • Practitioners; LGBTQ+ communities, education practitioners for NEETs, students with special needs, and LGBTQ+ groups
  • Potential EEA members, including government agencies, policy-makers, NGOs, academics, and like-minded organizations and countries
  • EEA members, including Member States, countries and organization representatives, practitioners, technical experts, and international agencies that advocate and work towards equitable education.

Resources

Latest Resources

Latest Resources

Dr. Timo Ojanen – Gender and Sexual Minority Youth Mental Health Crisis Download Slide: Dr. Timo Ojanen – Gender and Sexual Minority Youth Mental Health Crisis
ASEAN Foundation in 2023 and Beyond Download Slide: ASEAN Foundation in 2023 and Beyond
Breaking the Inclusion Barriers: Fostering Equity in Students with Special Needs’ Transition to Work Download Slide: Breaking the Inclusion Barriers: Fostering Equity in Students with Special Needs’ Transition to Work