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International Conference on Learning Cities / Save the date: 1-3 October 2019, Medellín.

This year’s International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC) will take place from 1 to 3 October in Medellín, Colombia, where government officials, city representatives and education experts from around the world will meet to identify, exchange and discuss effective lifelong learning policies and practices that lead to inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities. The theme of the 2019 conference is 'Inclusion: A principle for lifelong learning and sustainable cities'.

When, local time:

1 October 2019 to 3 October 2019

Where:

Colombia, Medellín

Moyog Family Literacy Project

Asia-Africa Inter-Regional Seminar on SDG 4 (Education 2030): Youth and adult literacy in the framework of lifelong learning for all

What is the objective?

This seminar will provide national literacy experts from two regions, Asia and Africa, with a platform to share their experiences and discuss innovative strategies for the achievement of the global commitment on literacy for youth and adults.

When, local time:

11 September 2019 to 13 September 2019

Where:

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

General meeting of the Global Alliance for Literacy within the Framework of Lifelong Learning (GAL)

As Secretariat of the Global Alliance for Literacy within the Framework of Lifelong Learning (GAL), the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is organizing the annual general meeting of its members on 10 September 2019, in Paris.

When, local time:

10 September 2019

Where:

France, Paris

UIL stresses critical importance of adult education at UN HLPF in New York

Within the framework of the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development taking place at UN Headquarters in New York City from 9 to 19 July 2019, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) is co-organizing a side event – ‘The invisible friend: A

When, local time:

9 July 2019

Where:

United States of America, New York

UIL speaks to the Bundestag

The UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) and the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg will host a meeting of German parliamentarians in Berlin on Wednesday 5 June 2019 to inform them of UIL’s work and discuss the needs of adult learners, from basic education to global citizenship.

When, local time:

5 June 2019 to 5 June 2019

Where:

Germany, Berlin

Expert Meeting on UNESCO Strategy for Youth and Adult Literacy (2020-2025)

Literacy is an integral component of the right to education and a prerequisite for realizing other human rights.

When, local time:

27 May 2019 to 29 May 2019

Expert meeting – Estimating the cost of achieving SDG 4.6 in GAL countries

In 2015, the international community agreed on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, committing to achieving 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

When, local time:

27 May 2019

Upcoming VPL Biennale examines how validation of prior learning affects education and the job market

Globalization, digitalization and migration are changing the way we work and learn.

When, local time:

7 May 2019 to 8 May 2019

Where:

Germany, Berlin

Digital learning for marginalized groups

Digital learning media open up new and different opportunities for learning and teaching. It is important that these opportunities are open to those who do not enjoy privileged access to education, including refugees and migrants and people with low levels of basic education.

30. April 2019, 16.00 – 18.00

UNESCO Literacy Prizes 2019: Call for applications and nominations now open

UNESCO is calling for applications and nominations for the 2019 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes, which this year will award outstanding programmes and individuals who promote literacy around the world within the theme of ‘

When, local time:

26 April 2019 to 16 June 2019

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