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📣 Passionate about climate justice?

🪧Want to learn more about what you can do to make politicians take action?

Then join our new Trócaire Climate Collective - a 6-week course in the autumn to learn more about the climate crisis and how you can effectively campaign to make a difference.

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🎙️New Podcast Episode 🎙️

"If Another World Is Possible, It Is Up to Us to Make It So"

Ciara Regan reflects on her conversation with Kevin Squires from @ipsc.bsky.social on Palestinian solidarity, activism, & the lasting impact of BDS.

Listen to the full episode here 👉 bit.ly/434g0by

Marking 40 years of Concern Debates with "40 Years in 40 Objects" by co-curating an exhibition celebrating over four decades of Irish schools engaging with #developmenteducation and debating #globaldevelopment and #globaljustice topics - from #fairtrade to world #conflict

📣 New teaching unit
"Youth Rising: India’s Vote, India’s Future"
As youth face #inequality, #climate inaction & exclusion, many feel #democracy isn’t working.
This unit uses India’s 2024 election to explore the power and challenges of the youth vote 👉 developmenteducation.ie/feature/yout...

Are international courts and bodies working?

Check out the new #PoliticsAndSociety and #CSPE teaching unit to explore the UN, ICC, and Ireland’s global role in justice, rights & accountability 👉 developmenteducation.ie/feature/inte...

#DevelopmentEducation #GlobalJustice #PoliticsAndSociety

🚨⏰New report incoming! Tomorrow Trócaire and @actionaidie.bsky.social are launching our damning new #climate report on Ireland’s dirty fossil fuel secret. 👀

Stay tuned for more.

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Beth Doherty: Youth Activism and the Climate Crisis - DevelopmentEducation.ie Beth Doherty shares her climate activism journey from school strikes in Ireland to youth advocacy at COP29

In this episode of Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects, Beth shares her story—from school strikes and smashed clocks to climate policy, protest rights, and collective action.

👉Read more & listen to the episode here: developmenteducation.ie/blog/2025/04...

From protesting in Dublin as a teen to advocating for Arctic protection and youth rights at COP29, Beth Doherty has emerged as a powerful voice for #climatejustice

2/ 🔹 10 Myths About Global Waste
Challenge assumptions about where waste is produced, who manages it & who bears the burden.

🔹 Responsible Consumption & Production
(by @concernworldwide.bsky.social)
Interactive activities & examples on how daily choices impact people & the planet.

1/ Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 rubbish trucks full of plastic are dumped into our oceans, rivers, & lakes.
The need for climate education & action is urgent.

developmenteducation.ie features a range of resources that support critical thinking on waste, sustainability, & justice:

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Guidelines for Producing Development Education and Global Citizenship Education Resources: 2nd Edition - DevelopmentEducation.ie The Guidelines for Producing Development Education and Global Citizenship Education Resources support anyone looking to produce teaching materials that reflect critically on the world

🧭 Inside the guidelines:

• Six phase framework
• Ethical storytelling
• Decolonial approaches
• SDG-aligned outcomes
• Evaluation tools

📥 Free download →https://tinyurl.com/deved-guidelines

📘 New from DevelopmentEducation.ie

The "2nd Edition of the Guidelines for Producing Development Education & Global Citizenship Education Resources"

Did you produce or use a #DevelopmentEducation or #GlobalCitizenshipEducation resource between 2021 and 2024? Now is your chance to submit resources for our nationwide audit!

To get involved:
✅ Recommend resources for inclusion
✅ Share written submissions
📩 email: ciara@developmenteducation.ie

📢 Call for Resource Submissions – Deadline Extended!

🕒 New deadline: Wednesday 26 March, end of day

We are conducting a nationwide audit of #DevelopmentEducation and #GlobalCitizenshipEducation resource resources, and we want to hear from you!

Details below👇

Mary Lawlor: Defending Human Rights Defenders - DevelopmentEducation.ie Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur, shares her journey from Amnesty to the UN and the importance of amplifying human rights defenders' voices

🎙️ I spoke with @deved-ie.bsky.social about the importance of supporting those who work for the rights of others, those who persist and resist despite great challenges, and the need to do so in a spirit of hope and solidarity.

🎧 The podcast is available here: developmenteducation.ie/blog/2025/03...

📢 New Podcast Episode!
Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur, shares her journey from Amnesty to the UN, the struggles of human rights defenders, and why their voices must be heard.
Read more & Listen here: developmenteducation.ie/blog/2025/03...

@marylawlorhrds.bsky.social

📢 New Podcast Episode!
Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur, shares her journey from Amnesty to the UN, the struggles of human rights defenders, and why their voices must be heard.
Read more & Listen here: developmenteducation.ie/blog/2025/03...

@marylawlorhrds.bsky.social

Irish Women in Activism and Advocacy: In Awe of All Mná - DevelopmentEducation.ie Explore inspiring stories of Irish women in activism and advocacy who fought for human rights, social justice, and equality at home & abroad

💜 #IWD2025 | Celebrating Irish women in advocacy & activism 💜
We’re featuring their impact on human rights & social justice. Read more ⬇️
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This isn’t a definitive list but a start—who else should be added? Share your thoughts! 👇

📅 Key Dates:
📌 March 3 – Submissions open
📌 March 10 – Online consultation event
📌 March 19 – Submission deadline
📢 Findings published Spring 2025.

Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/3Dh4xe6
#DevelopmentEducation #GlobalCitizenship #HumanRightsEducation #Resources

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Consultation event: Call for resource submissions 2021-2024. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Did you produce or use a resource during the four year period 2021-2024 that relates to development education or global citizenship education? Are there any gaps in resource provision or do you have...

How to participate:
✅ Recommend resources
✅ Submit written feedback 📩 ciara@developmenteducation.ie
✅ Join the March 10 consultation (12:45-13:45) 🔗 bit.ly/3F2EasW

1/ 📢 Call for Resource Submissions! 🌍📚

Did you create or use a #DevelopmentEducation or #GlobalCitizenshipEducation resource (2021-2024)? Help shape the Ireland-wide audit!

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🎙️New Podcast Episode 🎙️

"If Another World Is Possible, It Is Up to Us to Make It So"

Ciara Regan reflects on her conversation with Kevin Squires from @ipsc.bsky.social on Palestinian solidarity, activism, & the lasting impact of BDS.

Listen to the full episode here 👉 bit.ly/434g0by

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This February, Fairtrade Fortnight expands into #Fairbruary!

🌍 A great chance to engage students on trade justice, sustainability, and ethical choices.

Explore #FairTrade resources at DevelopmentEducation.ie.

👉Check out #FairTradeIreland for events & more: www.fairbruary.ie

🎙️New Podcast Episode: #GlobalCitizenship and a Ball of String

In the latest Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects podcast, World Wise Global School’s Lizzy Noone shares how this simple tool fosters deep discussions on climate change, inequality, & human rights.

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