Storytelling is fast becoming a crucial skill for framing issues in a way that inspires positive change. In this course, participants will be introduced to some key concepts, and explore the potential storytelling holds to create empathy and understanding, as well as how it can be used to assert identity. Participants will also get an introduction to story building.    Title Creative Storytelling for Changemakers   Course Duration Run throughout the year Target Educators & general public   Course Details Module 1 The power of stories Module 2 What is a story? Module 3 Story and identity Module 4 Shaping stories for impact  Module 5 Building a story         

This interactive session explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), ethics, and Global Citizenship Education (GCED). With the rapid integration of AI into classrooms and educational systems, it is increasingly important for educators to approach these technologies with a critical and ethical mindset. The session begins with a brief overview of current trends in AI, particularly in the context of education, highlighting both opportunities and emerging concerns. Participants will then be introduced to the 7 Key Requirements for Trustworthy AI, as outlined in the Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI, and explore how these principles can serve as a framework for ethical decision-making. Through a series of engaging, real-world scenarios drawn from GCED contexts, participants will work in small groups to examine how AI tools may impact issues such as equity, human rights, and student well-being. Guided by GCED values—including human dignity, justice, inclusion, and responsibility—participants will analyze ethical dilemmas, apply the Trustworthy AI framework, and reflect on key questions that educators must ask when implementing AI in their teaching and learning environments. The session emphasizes dialogue, critical reflection, and practical application, equipping participants with the tools to make informed, values-based decisions about the use of AI in education.

Discrimination against women remains a significant global challenge with backlash against women's human rights. Women experience discrimination in the home, public spaces and workplace. One of the manifestations of this discrimination is Violence against Women (VAW). 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 and producing an online magazine.   *IMPORTANT: Please note that the use of AI in preparing application materials is strongly discouraged and may result in disadvantages in the selection process. As English fluency is not the primary criterion for selection, applicants are encouraged to present their own thoughts and perspectives as authentically as possible.

This prerequisite course is exclusively for applicants of the 11th Global Capacity-Building Workshop on GCED. It provides an overview of GCED and SDGs, emphasizing the transformative role of education in achieving sustainable development Application Deadline: 19 JUNE 2026, 11:59 PM (KST) Eligibility: Global Educators from the 2026 ODA recipient countries, with a minimum of three years(at least five years remaining until retirement) of professional experience who have successfully completed this prerequisite course. Estimated Course Duration: about 90 minutes (Includes 4 lecture videos + 11 reading materials + 1 discussion forum)

This interactive, application-based course explores Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies within the context of Global Citizenship Education. Through eight live sessions and ongoing support on the course platform, this course will help you build self-awareness, emotional vocabulary and regulation, empathy, compassion, and common humanity. Rooted in research and real-world practice, this course is designed to help participants integrate principles of Social Emotional Learning in their personal and professional lives to foster inclusive and emotionally intelligent environments.   *IMPORTANT: Please note that the use of AI in preparing application materials is strongly discouraged and may result in disadvantages in the selection process. As English fluency is not the primary criterion for selection, applicants are encouraged to present their own thoughts and perspectives as authentically as possible.

This 5-week course covers a basic introduction to human rights principles, standards and mechanisms, discussion of specific issues related to GCED from a human rights perspective, and an understanding of the teaching of human rights in relation to GCED issues. After taking this course, participants will be able to explain basic principles of human rights, discuss GCED issues from a human rights perspective, and expound on issues and systems of teaching human rights. Week 1 : Society, History, Culture and Human Rights Week 2 : International Human Rights Standards Week 3 : GCED Issues Affecting Human Rights Week 4 : Realizing Human Rights and GCED Week 5 : Building Sustainable Communities Various materials such as articles, videos, and documents from the United Nations, national/local governments, other institutions, and also individuals' are utilized for this Online Course. Each weekly syllabus has several sections containing materials and questions.