The Left in the European Parliament event on education, inclusion and the fight against racism aim to delve into critical aspects of fostering inclusive environments within the education system and combating racism across various dimensions. Experts from EU countries will debate the challenges, the strategies and the pivotal role of education in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

The panels on Education, Inclusiveness, and the Fight Against Racism aim to delve into critical aspects of fostering inclusive environments within the education system and combating racism across various dimensions. Comprising two distinct discussions, the panels will engage experts from Member States to explore challenges, strategies, and the pivotal role of education in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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PROGRAMME

MEP Kizilyurek: Opening and Welcome

Panel 1: Inclusion Policies in Education across EU Countries (Moderation: MEP Martina Michels)

This panel focuses on inclusion policies within the education systems across European Union countries. It aims to gather perspectives from diverse backgrounds The primary objective is to discuss the promotion of inclusive practices, challenges encountered, and effective strategies to overcome these hurdles.

• Christos Christofides, MP and Head of the Education sector of AKEL
• Sofia Vlachou, Coordinator of Refugee Education, Greece
• Luise Neuhaus-Wartenberg, Vice-President of the Regional Parliament in Saxonia, Germany 

Panel 2: Equal Opportunities and Inclusive Practices (Moderation: MEP Niyazi Kizilyurek)

The second panel centres on three core themes crucial to ensuring equal opportunities and inclusive practices within education:

• • Rania Georgiou, Educator- Role of Education in Combating Racism
  •  Shenel Husnu Ramen, Professor – Tackling Marginalisation and Bullying in Educational Settings:
  • Zacharoula Demetriou, Educator- Inclusion Policies for Learning Difficulties
  •  Pavlos Pavlou, Historian – Politics of memory – Dividing History Teaching (Presentation of the LEFT CULT research)

Conclusion