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Help develop measures to counter violence and discrimination.

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Supports adults in enhancing skills to promote their professional growth and participation in social and civic life.

Migrations

Promotes intercultural dialogue among individuals from all parts of the world to build bridges of knowledge and sharing.

School

Promotes quality and efficiency in education.

Youth

Supports and promotes educational activities, training courses and mobility projects aimed at young people.

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CESIE ETS is a European center for studies and initiatives based in Palermo, Sicily.

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CESIE ETS was founded in 2001 inspired by Danilo Dolci's commitment.

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Funds 2021-2027

New funding and cooperation opportunities offered by the European Commission for the period 2021-2027.

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Local Cooperation Department

Promotes inclusive participatory processes and acts to reduce poverty and educational inequality.

International Cooperation Department

Creates opportunities for economic, social, educational and cultural development through joint work with third countries.

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Advancing sustainable tourism in Thailand and Laos through education and career support

What does it take to prepare a new generation of professionals in sustainable tourism? In Thailand and Laos, the answer lies in innovative university training and dedicated career guidance services. This is exactly where INNO4Tourism has achieved significant progress in recent months.

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DEFA: a milestone reform for financial autonomy in Kyrgyzstan

The achievements reached during DEFA underline the strategic importance of financial autonomy for Kyrgyzstan’s higher education development.

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Building the Mediterranean we want: dialogue, participation, and shared responsibility

Every 28 November, Mediterranean Day invites us to reflect on the connections that bind our region together. In 2025, the celebration carries a special significance: thirty years of the Barcelona Process, three decades spent strengthening cooperation and bringing about a shared, just and peaceful future for the Mediterranean region.

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25 November: DialoghiAMO for a society free from gender-based violence

For 25 November and the International Day for the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence, we remember that it is our collective responsibility to create safe digital spaces, promote consent and protect people from gender-based violence.

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Advancing reforms for a greener and more digital higher education in Armenia and Moldova

In two rapidly evolving countries such as Moldova and Armenia, modernizing higher education to support the green and digital transition is an essential priority.

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Migration

New Code of Conduct+: combatting online hate speech under the DSA

New Code of Conduct+: combatting online hate speech under the DSA

Feb 25, 2025 |

On January 20, 2025, the European Commission and the European Digital Services Council updated the Code of Conduct+ to counter illegal online hate, now part of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Signatory platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, pledge to quickly remove reported content, increase transparency on algorithms, and collaborate with experts to prevent the spread of hate, ensuring compliance with EU laws.

Research and childhood development: the Critical Incident Technique

Research and childhood development: the Critical Incident Technique

Feb 19, 2025 | ,

The Critical Incident Technique (CIT) is a research method designed to analyze human behavior by collecting and categorizing direct observations of incidents that hold significant meaning within a particular context. SUSIEE integrates this powerful methodology into its workshops, emphasizing experiential sustainability and interculturality.

Addressing regional challenges for climate-resilient agriculture

Addressing regional challenges for climate-resilient agriculture

Feb 13, 2025 | ,

EVECSA partners gathered in the Netherlands to discuss climate-smart agriculture strategies, highlighting regional differences and common challenges. The Danish Agrifoodcluster was presented as a model for collaboration between business, education and research. The meeting defined key themes for future educational offerings, such as agroecology, renewable energy and precision agriculture.

The growing role of digital tools in combating human trafficking – The Falkor Training for Law Enforcement Agencies

The growing role of digital tools in combating human trafficking – The Falkor Training for Law Enforcement Agencies

Feb 12, 2025 | ,

ASIT aims to strengthen law enforcement’s digital investigative capabilities to combat human trafficking in the digital age. Falkor Training, an intensive program on the use of advanced tools for data analysis and OSINT investigations, was held in January 2025. This course is part of a broader effort to improve international cooperation and develop effective strategies against cross-border criminal networks.

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