Paris (France), 11th December 2025 | UNESCO recently hosted the International Symposium on the Future of the Right to Education: Renewing Global Commitments and Charting Future Directions at its Headquarters in Paris. The event marked the 65th anniversary of the 1960 Convention against Discrimination in Education, served as the official closing of the 11th Consultation on the Convention, and included the launch of the 2025 Global Report on the Right to Education.
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OIDEL participates in the Forum on Minority Issues 2025
Geneva (Switzerland), 27th–28th November 2025 | Within the framework of the United Nations, the Human Rights Council held the 18th session of the Forum on Minority Issues on the theme “The contribution of minorities to diverse, resilient, and peaceful societies”, in which OIDEL actively participated.This year, the Forum focused on how to better recognize the essential role of minorities in building inclusive societies, as well as the persistent obstacles to their full participation.
OIDEL participates in the VI Meeting of the International Forum of Catholic-Inspired NGOs in Rome
Rome (Italy), 26th-27th November 2025 | OIDEL, represented by its director Ignasi Grau, took part in the VI Meeting of the International Forum of Catholic-Inspired NGOs, held at Villa Aurelia (Rome).This gathering brings together more than 120 organizations with consultative status before intergovernmental bodies, with the aim of strengthening collaboration, sharing experiences, and enhancing the collective presence of Catholic-inspired NGOs at the international level.
OIDEL participates in the Social Forum 2025
Geneva (Switzerland), 30th–31st October 2025 | Within the framework of the United Nations, the Human Rights Council convened the 2025 Social Forum under the theme “The contribution of education to the respect, promotion, protection and fulfilment of all human rights for all,” in which OIDEL actively participated.
OIDEL highlights the importance of educational pluralism at the Parliament of Catalonia in the debate on education system funding
Barcelona (Spain), 28th October 2025 | The Director General of OIDEL, Ignasi Grau i Callizo, was invited on Monday to appear before the Ponència de la Proposició de llei de garanties del finançament del sistema educatiu català amb un mínim del 6% del PIB per a l’educació at the Parliament of Catalonia.
OIDEL at the Council of Europe: Conference of INGOs
Strasbourg (France), 13-16 October 2025 | The Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) serves as the institutional voice of civil society within the Council of Europe (CoE) framework. It brings together all NGOs with participatory status in the CoE, including OIDEL.
60th Session of the Human Rights Council
Geneva (Switzerland), 8th September – 8th October 2025 | During the last Human Rights Council (HRC) session of the year, OIDEL actively engaged in consultations on draft resolutions, participated in several side events, and organized one of its own.
OIDEL at the General Assembly of the European Committee for Catholic Education
London (UK), 8-10 October 2025 | Every six months, OIDEL is invited to participate in the General Assembly of the European Committee for Catholic Education (CEEC). This gathering brings together national leaders of Catholic education from across Europe to discuss key issues and strengthen collaboration.
Rome hosts the presentation of the Freedom of Education Index at the Chamber of Deputies
Rome (Italy), 30th September 2025 | The issue of freedom of education has recently returned to the center of public and political debate in Italy. At the Press Room of the Chamber of Deputies in Rome, the Freedom of Education Index was presented, an international report that monitors the right to education and freedom of teaching worldwide, with reference to Article 26.3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes the right of parents to choose the kind of education to be given to their children.
OIDEL–Government of La Rioja joint training: «Institutional Modernization and Digital Governance within the framework of the 2030 Agenda»
Geneva (Switzerland), 15th–17th September 2025 | OIDEL, in partnership with the University of La Rioja, hosted a training on Institutional Modernization and Digital Government within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.