Ethics and human rights in information society

13-14 September 2007, Strasbourg

A European regional meeting on the ethical dimensions of the information society is being organized by the French Commission for UNESCO in cooperation with UNESCO and the Council of Europe. It will be the third of a cycle of regional UNESCO conferences on the ethical dimensions of the information society, and a contribution to the implementation of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and to the Internet Governance Forum.

The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss and identify the issues considered to be priorities for the European region and to raise stakeholders’ awareness of the ethical issues of information and communication technologies and usages. It will also aim at making a contribution to the UNESCO code of ethics project that was elaborated and discussed during the two previous regional conferences and also in reaching conclusions and operational recommendations intended for all stakeholders.

Ethics and human rights in information society

13-14 September 2007, Strasbourg

A European regional meeting on the ethical dimensions of the information society is being organized by the French Commission for UNESCO in cooperation with UNESCO and the Council of Europe. It will be the third of a cycle of regional UNESCO conferences on the ethical dimensions of the information society, and a contribution to the implementation of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and to the Internet Governance Forum.

The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss and identify the issues considered to be priorities for the European region and to raise stakeholders’ awareness of the ethical issues of information and communication technologies and usages. It will also aim at making a contribution to the UNESCO code of ethics project that was elaborated and discussed during the two previous regional conferences and also in reaching conclusions and operational recommendations intended for all stakeholders.

UNESCO Source Books on Education

Three source books from UNESCO's Asia-Pacific Network for International Education and Values Education (APNIEVE).

Learning to Live Together in Peace and Harmony: Values Education for Peace, Human Rights, Democracy and Sustainable Development for the Asia-Pacific Region
(UNESCO-APNIEVE Source Book for Teacher Education and Tertiary Level Education, No. 1)
Bangkok: UNESCO PROAP, 1998, 182 p.

Learning to Be: A Holistic and Integrated Approache to Values Education for Human Development: Core values and the Valuing Process for Developing Innovative Practices for Values Education toward International Understanding and a Culture of Peace
(UNESCO-APNIEVE Source Book No. 2, for Teachers, Students and Tertiary Level Instructors)
Bangkok: UNESCO Bangkok, 2002, 183 p.

Learning to Do: Values for Learning and Working Together in a Globalized World
(A UNESCO-APNIEVE Source Book, No. 3 for Trainers, Teachers and Students in the Area of Technical and Vocational Education and Training)
Bangkok: UNESCO Bangkok, 2005, 210 p.

UNESCO Source Books on Education

Three source books from UNESCO's Asia-Pacific Network for International Education and Values Education (APNIEVE).

Learning to Live Together in Peace and Harmony: Values Education for Peace, Human Rights, Democracy and Sustainable Development for the Asia-Pacific Region
(UNESCO-APNIEVE Source Book for Teacher Education and Tertiary Level Education, No. 1)
Bangkok: UNESCO PROAP, 1998, 182 p.

Learning to Be: A Holistic and Integrated Approache to Values Education for Human Development: Core values and the Valuing Process for Developing Innovative Practices for Values Education toward International Understanding and a Culture of Peace
(UNESCO-APNIEVE Source Book No. 2, for Teachers, Students and Tertiary Level Instructors)
Bangkok: UNESCO Bangkok, 2002, 183 p.

Learning to Do: Values for Learning and Working Together in a Globalized World
(A UNESCO-APNIEVE Source Book, No. 3 for Trainers, Teachers and Students in the Area of Technical and Vocational Education and Training)
Bangkok: UNESCO Bangkok, 2005, 210 p.

UNESCO Task Force on Education for the Twenty-first Century

UNESCO's Task Force on Education for the Twenty-first Century published it report, titled Learning: the Treasure Within
in 1996. Later it developed this website is to further debate and reflection on the ideas expressed in that report.

Simply speaking, the Commission felt that education throughout life is based upon four pillars: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together and learning to be.

Education takes place throughout life in many forms, none of which ought to be exclusive. We must start to think about education in a more all-encompassing fashion. Likewise the four pillars cannot stand alone. Without all the four pillars education would not be the same.

UNESCO Task Force on Education for the Twenty-first Century

UNESCO's Task Force on Education for the Twenty-first Century published it report, titled Learning: the Treasure Within
in 1996. Later it developed this website is to further debate and reflection on the ideas expressed in that report.

Simply speaking, the Commission felt that education throughout life is based upon four pillars: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together and learning to be.

Education takes place throughout life in many forms, none of which ought to be exclusive. We must start to think about education in a more all-encompassing fashion. Likewise the four pillars cannot stand alone. Without all the four pillars education would not be the same.

More About Champ Ward

Several days ago, we posted an announcement of the death of F. Champion Ward with links to some of the obituaries commemorating his life.

Several of my colleagues who knew him felt that more information was required, calling him one of the great men in the history of international education. Several of us on the Board of Directors of Americans for UNESCO got considerable boosts in our careers from the Ford Foundation when he was in charge of its education program.

As a further tribute to his memory, let us recommend a report to which he was a (if not the) major contributor:

Learning to be, The world of education of today and tomorrow

Report by the International Commission on the Development of Education
Faure, E., Herrera, F., Kaddoura, A-R, Lopes, H., Petrovsky, A.V., Rahnema,
M., & Champion Ward, F. (1972). Learning to Be: The World of Education
Today and Tomorrow. Paris: UNESCO.

This was a truly influential book. Here is its abstract (from the ERIC database):

The report of the International Commission on the Development of Education aims to assist governments in formulating national strategies for the development of education in a changing universe. Emphasis is upon the need for an international community which reflects common problems, trends, and goals; the promotion of democracy through education; the opportunity of every individual for self actualization; and the need for life-long education. The book is arranged into three major parts: Findings, Futures, and Towards a Learning Society. The first part traces the past roots and development of education; examines educational practice today; identifies the needs, resources, and means for education; and suggests a basic reconsideration of educational structures and concepts. The second part examines the challenges of education, including progress in science and technology which offer great potential and knowledge but contribute to problems concerning the distribution of wealth, environmental destruction, and threats against justice. Focus is upon pedagogic discoveries. Aims of education work toward a scientific humanism, social commitment, creativity, and the complete man. The last part examines the role and functions of educational strategy, elements for contemporary strategy, and ways to build solidarity among all countries. (SJM)

More About Champ Ward

Several days ago, we posted an announcement of the death of F. Champion Ward with links to some of the obituaries commemorating his life.

Several of my colleagues who knew him felt that more information was required, calling him one of the great men in the history of international education. Several of us on the Board of Directors of Americans for UNESCO got considerable boosts in our careers from the Ford Foundation when he was in charge of its education program.

As a further tribute to his memory, let us recommend a report to which he was a (if not the) major contributor:

Learning to be, The world of education of today and tomorrow

Report by the International Commission on the Development of Education
Faure, E., Herrera, F., Kaddoura, A-R, Lopes, H., Petrovsky, A.V., Rahnema,
M., & Champion Ward, F. (1972). Learning to Be: The World of Education
Today and Tomorrow. Paris: UNESCO.

This was a truly influential book. Here is its abstract (from the ERIC database):

The report of the International Commission on the Development of Education aims to assist governments in formulating national strategies for the development of education in a changing universe. Emphasis is upon the need for an international community which reflects common problems, trends, and goals; the promotion of democracy through education; the opportunity of every individual for self actualization; and the need for life-long education. The book is arranged into three major parts: Findings, Futures, and Towards a Learning Society. The first part traces the past roots and development of education; examines educational practice today; identifies the needs, resources, and means for education; and suggests a basic reconsideration of educational structures and concepts. The second part examines the challenges of education, including progress in science and technology which offer great potential and knowledge but contribute to problems concerning the distribution of wealth, environmental destruction, and threats against justice. Focus is upon pedagogic discoveries. Aims of education work toward a scientific humanism, social commitment, creativity, and the complete man. The last part examines the role and functions of educational strategy, elements for contemporary strategy, and ways to build solidarity among all countries. (SJM)