World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day is an annual event held on May 31, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. The day aims to draw global attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and its negative health effects, which include cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and many other health issues.

Each year, World No Tobacco Day focuses on a specific theme to address various aspects of tobacco control. These themes aim to educate the public, push for policy changes, and support tobacco users in quitting. Activities on this day often include public awareness campaigns, educational programs, policy advocacy, and support for quitting tobacco.

The initiative emphasizes the urgent need to implement measures such as banning tobacco advertising, promoting smoke-free environments, increasing tobacco taxes, and offering support for tobacco cessation to help reduce the global burden of tobacco-related diseases and deaths​ 

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day/2024  

Publication: Hooking the next generation: how the tobacco industry captures young customers 

https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/376853/9789240094642-eng.pdf?sequence=1

#AI Toolkit for #ELT by Svetlana Kandybovich @ELT_CATION

Here, you can try some AI-powered tools created by Svetlana Kandybovich to help generate better and more personalized ideas aligned with learners’ needs and interests. She designed these tools based on her classroom and materials writing experience. Before you start using them, be sure to read a quick How-To guide to get the most out of each tool. 

Svetlana Kandybovich is a teacher, teacher trainer, consultant, materials writer, project manager, and blogger.

Find this and other amazing resources on her blog:

https://eltcation.com/ai-tools-for-elt/

The NO Project

The No Project is an anti-slavery and anti-human trafficking initiative that focuses on raising awareness and educating the public, especially young people, about the realities and dangers of modern slavery and human trafficking. 

This project employs various forms of media, such as music, art, film, and social media campaigns, to engage and inform a wide audience about these critical issues. The goal of the No Project is to inspire action and involvement in the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery by providing information, resources, and tools to help individuals understand the extent of these problems and how they can contribute to ending them.

https://www.thenoproject.org/

Learning for sustainability in Europe: Building competences and supporting teachers and schools

This Eurydice report examines how 39 European education systems develop sustainability skills among students and support teachers and schools in the green transition. It looks at how sustainability is integrated into European curricula and the role of teachers and school leaders in promoting sustainability education. The report also explores how schools adopt comprehensive sustainability approaches and receive support and guidance.

The report finds that most European countries include sustainability skills in their curricula, offer teacher training and resources, and support schools.

Find it on:

https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/dc327457-f875-11ee-a251-01aa75ed71a1/language-en

Worldwide Recycling Day. Wastebuster

Wastebuster is an environmental education organization focused on promoting waste reduction and sustainable practices among children, schools, and communities. 

The organization develops programs and resources to educate and engage young people in environmental stewardship, encouraging them to adopt behaviors that reduce waste, recycle more effectively, and minimize their ecological footprint.

Wastebuster's initiatives often include educational campaigns, competitions, and partnerships with schools to integrate sustainability into the curriculum. They provide a variety of tools and materials, such as lesson plans, activity guides, and interactive content, to help teachers and students learn about the importance of waste management and sustainability.

Find them on:

https://www.wastebuster.co.uk/resources

European Commission Actions for LGBTIQ equality

Many LGBTIQ people in the EU don't feel safe being open about their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics. They often feel threatened and are at risk of poverty and social exclusion. Many also don't feel safe reporting verbal abuse and physical violence to the police. 

LGBTIQ people in the EU face discrimination, hatred, and harassment every day. This can harm their physical, mental, and emotional health. We need to work to protect their rights and safety.

On this website, you can find actions for LGBTIQ equality undertaken by the European Commission 

https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/new-push-european-democracy/equality-and-inclusion/actions-lgbtiq-equality_en 

Press Freedoms Around the World

Virtual classroom lesson that explore the state of press freedoms in 22 nations, including videos of journalists in 10 countries recounting their reporting experiences. You can preview the lesson, then register for free to access the entire lesson or assign it to students.

https://get.checkology.org/lesson/press-freedoms-around-the-world/?_ga=2.149764086.1790731.1715350026-41883738.1715350026&_gl=1*64ks1c*_ga*NDE4ODM3MzguMTcxNTM1MDAyNg..*_ga_TCGD1R62ZJ*MTcxNTM1MDAyNS4xLjAuMTcxNTM1MDAyNS42MC4wLjA. 

European elections 2024. Educational toolkit

The European Parliament offers different resources to help you bring Europe closer to your students in an interactive way. In this section, you will find active lessons, thematic modules, pedagogical toolkits and audiovisual materials to discuss relevant European topics, generate debate and work with your students in a playful way. 

This toolkit provides an easy access to educational resources that will help you to leave space to young people for speaking up, bringing an idea, or asking a question with respect to the European elections.

Find it on: 

https://youth.europarl.europa.eu/files/live/sites/youth/files/assets/documents/ee24-educational-toolkit/european-elections-2024-educational-toolkit-en.pdf

The Impact of Climate Change on Education

The Impact of Climate Change on Education and What to Do About It discusses the effects of climate change on education systems and offers potential solutions. 

Written by Sergio Venegas Marin, Lara Schwarz, and Shwetlena Sabarwal and published by the World Bank, the publication delves into the challenges posed by climate change to educational institutions and outlines strategies to mitigate its impact.

Downloadable from:

https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/761bcf7b-4bb6-4fea-b75b-146603d437bb