This panel seeks to delve into the crucial role of values such as diversity, inclusion, and equality in education for peacebuilding.

The thematic areas that will be covered during the side-event will include: the examination of exclusion and violence within the education system and their implications on peacebuilding efforts, as well as the dynamics involving violence, gender-based discrimination, religious and ethnic bias, propaganda, lack of inclusivity, and gender insensitivity within the educational framework. It will shed light on the pivotal role of education in either fostering or impeding the path toward sustainable peace and social cohesion.

This side event contributes to the Brussels conference by providing valuable insights and recommendations derived from discussions with individuals across diverse backgrounds in Syria. It aims to guide policymakers and stakeholders in aligning the educational system with broader objectives related to peace and conflict resolution. Additionally, it sheds light on the disproportionate impact of the current educational approach on women, highlighting instances of VAWG.

EuroMed Feminist Initiative (EFI) is a policy platform that provides expertise in the field of gender equality as inseparable from democracy building and citizenship, and advocates for political solutions to all conflicts, and for the right of people to self-determination. EFI’s headquarter is in Paris, with offices is in Amman, Beirut, and Erbil. (http://www.efi-ife.org/).

Duderi is a Syrian organisation registered in Berlin, Germany. The organisation grew out of a development initiative to bridge the gap between Arabs and Kurds. Duderi recognises that the real wealth lies in diversity and inclusion, which it sees as essential for a transition to peace. The organisation's aim is to create a coherent Arab/Kurdish project from a gender perspective.