Discrimination against women remains a global challenge with nearly one in three women experiencing physical or sexual violence according to UN Women. Digital violence and online backlash further intensify inequality. This course will introduce you to feminist activist approaches to eliminating discrimination against women with a focus on eliminating VAW. You will learn about the herstory of women’s movements who took on the challenge of confronting discrimination at the local and global levels. Additionally, you will learn about key United Nations mechanisms that work towards achieving gender equality. A key output of this course is YOUR individual advocacy plan to take action against discrimination against women.

Among individuals, groups, and institutions committed to building a peaceful world, there is a long-standing consensus that there can be “no peace without justice”. Hence, this course seeks to provide a critical understanding of the relationship between conflicts and social and economic justice at local and global levels as well as peacebuilding initiatives to transform such conflicts in both South and North contexts. Identifying structural violence or social and economic inequalities and injustices as one of the major root causes of glocal (global and local) conflicts, it also explores strategies whereby nations and their citizens can live together with justice and compassion to build a culture of peace through personal and social action. Drawing on case studies in diverse regions in the Global South and in part in the Global North, four specific themes or sectors will be critically examined, including paradigms of development and globalization, marginalized rural communities, women and Indigenous Peoples The impact of unjust social structures and relationships at international, national and local levels in catalyzing conflicts will be analyzed. Various exemplars of grassroots peacebuilding initiatives and movements to transform these conflicts towards realities that reflect the values and principles of social and economic justice will also be explored. The course also provides a forum for understanding the roles played by NGOs, other civil society organizations and social movements in the building of a just world community.   ※For any inquiries regarding taking the course, please contact GCED Online Campus administrators, gcedonline@unescoapceiu.org.

This course provides foundational knowledge of Global Citizenship Education (GCED), within the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It introduces GCED’s core principles, pedagogical approaches and its role of education in fostering more sustainable and peaceful societies. .This prerequisite course is exclusively for applicants for the 25th Asia-Pacific Training Workshop on EIU/GCED. Application Deadline: ~ 8 March 2026 (KST, Seoul Time) Eligibility: Educators from UNESCO Member States in the Asia-Pacific region with a minimum of three years of professional experience, and with demonstrated experience in GCED implementation and practice, who have successfully completed this prerequisite course.  

What can be done when online hate speeches spreads into the physical world? The course is designed for educators who want to teach about Media and Information Literacy. It will focus on the spreading of prejudice and stereotypes online and their physical consequences offline. The course will explain the role played by the Internet and the mechanisms of its diffusion on social networks (trends and patterns of online extremism). This course will allow the participants to experiment hands-on the functioning of the Internet, define their own posture, and will give them the tools and recommendations to teach about it and prevent hate speech In particular, students who want to apply for this course should complete the prerequisite course “Critical Media Literacy” in advance. Module No Title 1 The Challenges of Privacy Online 2 Consequences of Fake News and Conspiracy Theories 3 Online Discrimination and Hate Speech by Extremist Groups 4 The Role of Education  

By the end of this course, you will unlock the power of film to take your students beyond school walls, inspiring them to be media and information-literate global citizens and active contributors to a more equitable and sustainable world.  We'll be taking a closer look at documentary films to explore the impact of visual storytelling to communicate ideas and inspire change. And, we’ll be guiding you through activities that will make it seamless to integrate film into your lessons. Session 1 Documentary Film For Media and Information Literacy Session 2 Curate a collection of Social Impact Films and Resources Session 3  Implement The SIMA Challenge: 2030 Impact Campaign Session 4 Report your Impact  Deadline: You need to submit your impact by October 31, 2025

This course begins with an overview of AI’s evolution, clarifying essential terms and distinctions. We delve into AI governance, examining global and local frameworks, policies, and the roles of various organizations.Focusing on ethics, we will address the moral principles guiding AI, strategies for embedding fairness, accountability, and transparency, and analyze case studies of ethical challenges, including human labor costs and environmental concerns. The course also provides guidance on responsible AI use in educational settings, emphasizing ethical decision-making, privacy, consent, and data protection.We tackle the issue of misinformation, exploring AI's role in generating and spreading false information, and teach strategies to identify and combat fake news and deepfakes. Additionally, the course examines the broader societal impacts of AI, including its effects on the economy, employment, and the digital divide.By the end of this course, learners will understand AI's applications, governance, and ethical considerations, and be equipped to make informed, ethical decisions in their professional and personal lives. Become a well-informed digital citizen ready to navigate and shape the future of AI technology.