The Ethics Education Fellowship is a unique collaborative effort to promote Ethics Education to contribute to global citizenship and building more inclusive and peaceful societies.
The Convening of Champions in Abu Dhabi is a milestone in the Ethics Education Fellowship collaboration and an opportunity to amplify its importance and the gains made so far. It provided a platform to reflect on the critical role Ethics Education plays in the current context and how it can contribute to building more inclusive and peaceful societies.
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The “Convening of Champions” included technical discussions, collaborative planning, and a high-level segment featuring key stakeholders and educational leaders from various countries.
During the event, participants shared insights, discussed challenges, and
developed strategies to scale and sustain Ethics Education programs. Notable speakers emphasized the transformative power of education in nurturing positive relationships and promoting peaceful coexistence. The event concluded with commitments from participating nations to continue investing in and prioritizing Ethics Education within their educational policies and curricula.
Convening of Champions – High Level Segment
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In this event, we reflected on the importance of ethics education, and its contribution to fostering social cohesion, promoting human fraternity, and empowering children and young people to make a difference in their societies.
This event provided a space to share challenges, opportunities, and recommendations to transform education, as well as commitments to strengthen national teacher training, policies, and investment in ethics education programs.
Welcome Remarks
09.30 – 10.00 (UAE Time)
H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi (Video Message)
Minister of Education, United Arab Emirates
H.E. Dr. Khalid Al Ghaith
Secretary General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity
Mr. Hironari Miyamoto (Video Message)
On behalf of Rev. Keishi Miyamoto, President Arigatou International
Children Representatives (Video Message)
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Mauritius, Nepal, Kenya and Seychelles
Ethics Education Fellowship:
Insights from the Implementation
10.20 – 10.40 (UAE Time)
Mrs. Mary Kangethe
Director Education, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
Dr. Itje Chodidjha
Chairperson, Indonesia National Commission for UNESCO
Mrs. Maria Lucia Uribe
Executive Director, Arigatou International Geneva
Panel Discussion:
Ethics Education – Catalyzing Transformative Learning
11.15 – 12.45 (UAE Time)
Mr. Lim Hyun Mook
Director of the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (UNESCO – APCEIU)
Dr. Sameera Abdulla Alhosani
Director of Humanities Curriculum and Languages Department, Ministry of Education, UAE
Ms. Sophia Ashipala (Video Message)
Head of Education Division of ESTI Department, African Union – Section on Education
Mr. Michael Holländer (Online)
Head of Section, Education, Vocational Education and Training, Labour Markets at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ)
Dr. Fadi Daou
Executive Director, Globethics
Country Leadership and Commitments
12.45 – 13.15 (UAE Time)
Hon Mrs. Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun (Video Message)
Vice-Prime G.C.S.K and Minister, Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology
Hon. Dr. Justin Davis Valentin (Video Message)
Minister – Ministry of Education, Seychelles
Dr. Linda Barallon
Executive Director, Ministry of Education, Seychelles
Dr. Rachmadi Widdiharto
Director of Teacher for Primary Education – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia
Mr. Kariuki Mugwe
Ambassador of Kenya to the UAE
Mr. Deepak Sharma
Additional Secretary, Director General, Centre for Education and Human Resource Development, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Nepal
Mr. Habibur Rahman
Additional Secretary, Director General, Directorate of Madrasah Education, Ministry of Education, Bangladesh
Closing ceremony:
Awards and Announcement of Second Phase
13.30 – 13.45 (UAE Time)
H.E. Dr. Khalid Al Ghaith
Secretary General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity
Mr. Alexandros Makarigakis (Online)
Acting Regional Director and Representative, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa
Ms. Scheherazade Feddal
On behalf of the Ethics Education Fellowship Partners
Prayers from Religious Leaders
13.45 – 14.00 (UAE Time)
Dr. Chinthamani Yogi
Hindu Spiritual Leader, Nepal
Rt. Rev. Willybard Lagho
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Malindi, Kenya
Dr. Mahmoud Nagah
Ahmed El-Tayeb Mosque Imam, UAE
The Ethics Education Fellowship was launched in 2022 by:
Arigatou International together with the Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace, KAICIID International Dialogue Centre, the Muslim Council of Elders, Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, UNESCO New Delhi Cluster Office, and UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, with the engagement of the Ministries of Education of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Mauritius, Nepal and Seychelles, and the support of the respective UNESCO National Commissions.
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