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We begin our focus on global citizenship in May. As an educator and lawyer, this is a topic near and dear to me! One of the most important purposes of an education in any democracy is to enable people to participate fully in the political system of that country. Education should...
Prostitution, often euphemistically referred to as “sex work,” is a complex and contentious issue that lies at the intersection of human rights, gender equality and socioeconomic factors. While some argue for its legalization and regulation, the harsh realities of this industry paint a grim picture of exploitation, violence and human rights violations.
In May, the Education Team is thinking about Sustainable Development Goal 4, Target 4.7: “By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles …”
In addition, we continue to think about target 4.4: “By 2030,
Sometimes the marriage of SDG4 (Quality Education) and SDG13 (Climate Action) creates a unison in expected ways. In a previous article, the marriage was based on Climate-Smart Education Systems. But this next marriage is based on literature. One would think that poetry has absolutely no impact on the environment. Or does it? What if...
I had the honor of heading the Environment Team’s April 2024 Global Issues Book Discussion featuring The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben (whose name in German means “good life”), and I wished to share my personal takeaway with a wider audience.
I have always loved trees and have organized or been involved in a...
In May 2016, a wildfire broke out in the forests surrounding Fort McMurray, in the province of Alberta, Canada. The unseasonably hot weather and low humidity turned the wildfire into a raging inferno, and 88,000 people were forced to evacuate the town in a matter of hours, miraculously...
