Thank you to IDEA for inviting us and creating this space. We were honoured to be part of this vital conversation, alongside the brilliant Eiad Husham and Niamh Ní Bhriain, who spoke to these issues with such clarity, humanity and urgency.
Education plays a vital role in fostering informed and active citizens. At a time when militarism is increasingly pervasive, and wars and genocide continue unabated, these discussions have never been more critical, particularly for Global Citizenship practitioners.
Militarisation and war exact unbearable and irrevocable tolls on people, ecosystems, and future generations. Yet, despite these known and devastating consequences, significant resources continue to be diverted toward militarisation, with expenditure spending at an unprecedented 2.7 trillion dollars in 2024 (SIPRI, 2025). This not only comes at the expense of directing critical funds towards urgent global challenges like climate change, poverty, and healthcare, but it isn’t resolving conflicts or making anyone safer.
It was important to share how Global Citizenship Education can critically examine these issues through sensitive, creative and engaging methodologies that challenge the values and priorities that lead to such widespread destruction. Please get in touch with katie@afri.ie if you would like to chat through resources, methodologies or strategies for navigating these themes in your work.
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