The conference will address the promotion of democracy and human rights through education. Around 300 representatives of governments, education institutions and civil society organisations will discuss current challenges and opportunities, share examples of good practices and lessons learnt, and propose recommendations for future action, including specific criteria and mechanisms for evaluation of progress, in particular in the framework of the Council of Europe Charter on Citizenship and Human Rights Education.

Deputy Secretary GeneraGabriella Battaini-Dragonil and Stanislav Štech, Deputy Minister of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic will open the event.

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