Investing in education for peace and security
Investing in education for peace and security

Time: 04:00-05:30 ET / 08:00-09:30 GMT / 09:00-10:30 CET

Can investment in education be an important tool to promote peace?

This seminar, organized by Save the Children Norway, will explore the relationship between education and peace. First, there will be a presentation from a newly published paper made by the Global Partnership for Education and the Institute for Economics and Peace showcasing how education can bring a more peaceful future.

After that there will be reflection and discussion on this relationship.

Panelists:

  • Laura Frigenti, CEO, Global Partnership for Education
  • Bjørg Sandkjær, State Secretary, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Xavier Joubert, Country Director, Save the Children, occupied Palestinian territory
  • Meriem Rebbani, Assistant Professor, John Jay Colleague of Criminal Justice
  • Gaute Skjervøy, Deputy Leader, Labor Youth Party
  • Maria Munckhaug, International Leader, Young Conservatives
  • Erik Rønhovde, Deputy Leader, Young Christian Democrats

The seminar will be moderated by Gunvor Knag Fylkesnes, Save the Children.

Investing in education for peace and security