World Public Assembly: Education for Man, Peace and Mutual Understanding
The focus of the upcoming World Public Assembly is on humanitarian modernization, which puts people, their development and well-being at the very center of global transformations. In the face of modern challenges, education is the fundamental force capable of realizing this humanistic ideal.
13.08.2025
The focus of the upcoming World Public Assembly is on humanitarian modernization, which puts people, their development and well-being at the very center of global transformations. In the face of modern challenges, education is the fundamental force capable of realizing this humanistic ideal.
Education is not just the transfer of knowledge; it is a key tool for building mutual understanding between people of different countries, cultures and generations. It creates civic responsibility, strengthens common values for humanity and opens up unique opportunities for cooperation, laying the foundation for a sustainable and peaceful future.
The panel session "Education and Public Diplomacy: Spaces for Mutual Understanding" will focus on the crucial role of education as a human-centered tool for humanitarian modernization. We explore the way educational initiatives strengthen international relations and intercultural dialogue, contribute to the formation of a sustainable world through mutual respect and understanding, and serve the development of personality and human potential in a global context.
The session will be attended by experts, teachers and representatives of educational and youth organizations from Europe, Russia, CIS countries and other regions. Among them are specialists in international law and educational programs, researchers in the field of humanistic pedagogy, practitioners organizing youth exchanges and school diplomacy projects.
The diversity of professional experience and cultural perspectives of the participants will provide a multifaceted view of the role of education in serving people and society.
The main topics to be discussed by the session participants:
• The role of educational initiatives in strengthening international cooperation;
• Legal and organizational aspects of international educational programs;
• Value-based and civic education as a tool for sustainable peace;
• Experience and prospects of school diplomacy and youth exchanges.
The moderator of the session is Daria Shilyaeva– an expert in education and sociology (Catholic University of Portugal, Lisbon; ISCTE, Lisbon).
As a researcher, teacher, author of educational programs and organizer of intercultural projects, she deeply understands the role of education in shaping personality and society. Daria emphasizes:
Education is not just the transfer of knowledge; it is a key tool for building mutual understanding between people of different countries, cultures and generations. It creates civic responsibility, strengthens common values for humanity and opens up unique opportunities for cooperation, laying the foundation for a sustainable and peaceful future.
The panel session "Education and Public Diplomacy: Spaces for Mutual Understanding" will focus on the crucial role of education as a human-centered tool for humanitarian modernization. We explore the way educational initiatives strengthen international relations and intercultural dialogue, contribute to the formation of a sustainable world through mutual respect and understanding, and serve the development of personality and human potential in a global context.
The session will be attended by experts, teachers and representatives of educational and youth organizations from Europe, Russia, CIS countries and other regions. Among them are specialists in international law and educational programs, researchers in the field of humanistic pedagogy, practitioners organizing youth exchanges and school diplomacy projects.
The diversity of professional experience and cultural perspectives of the participants will provide a multifaceted view of the role of education in serving people and society.
The main topics to be discussed by the session participants:
• The role of educational initiatives in strengthening international cooperation;
• Legal and organizational aspects of international educational programs;
• Value-based and civic education as a tool for sustainable peace;
• Experience and prospects of school diplomacy and youth exchanges.
The moderator of the session is Daria Shilyaeva– an expert in education and sociology (Catholic University of Portugal, Lisbon; ISCTE, Lisbon).
As a researcher, teacher, author of educational programs and organizer of intercultural projects, she deeply understands the role of education in shaping personality and society. Daria emphasizes:
«Education is the most important tool that accompanies us from the very beginning of life to its end. In today's world, where lifelong learning is becoming the norm, the issues of civic and value education seem to be especially important. It is through educational initiatives that we form a sustainable, peaceful view of the world, starting with children and adolescents. That's why it's so important to raise these topics at all levels, from local communities to international venues.»
Following the results of the session, it is planned to develop practical recommendations for educational and youth organizations on the development of international human-centered cooperation. A summary of best practices and innovative ideas will be prepared that can serve as the basis for specific joint projects and programs, further dialogue at international forums, and the promotion of humanitarian modernization that puts people and their well-being at the center of the global agenda.
