UNESCO's Teaching and Learning About Violent Pasts Webinar

Histories of violence and their legacies shape how we understand the world today. These pasts have left deep and lasting scars on people and communities. Now, more than ever, educators worldwide play a critical role in how we teach these histories. Done well, teaching violent pasts can spark dialogue, build empathy, and support lasting peace. On the occasion of the UN’s International Day of Living Together in Peace, UNESCO and the SDG Academy will convene global experts, educators, and practitioners for a critical dialogue on teaching and learning about violent pasts. The conversation will explore the role of historical narratives and ethical responsibilities and pedagogies in promoting peace, and invite reflections on how we can learn across borders and contexts.  

This dialogue also marks the official launch of UNESCO’s Teaching and Learning about Violent Pasts, a free, self-paced online course hosted by the SDG Academy on edX. Drawing on UNESCO’s Addressing violent pasts through education policy guide, the course is designed to support educators, policymakers, and peacebuilders in cultivating more inclusive, resilient, and peaceful education systems worldwide. 

Join us in this insightful dialogue as we learn from experts on the ways education can foster empathy, dialogue and coexistence.