Pontis Foundation, Slovakia
Abstract:
Changing conditions in the modern world regarding an ongoing process of
globalization changes the structure and makes world more complex and
interdependent. It makes our own, small worlds more open and dependent on the
processes and events all around the world, which stimulates necessity to better
understand and to take care on what's going on behind our borders.
One of the most effective tools which prepare individuals for life
in the new world is global education. Despite it is very broad and sometimes
vague concept it covers all necessary topics regarding the impacts and
specifics of globalization. One of the most important topics in global, or
development education is education on human rights home and abroad. Considering
the history of Slovakia and specific context in which is our country right now,
there are great challenges for us to understand the situation on human rights
worldwide and to actively participate on solutions. These challenges will not
only strengthen our own civic traditions, but also our global responsibility
and solidarity with developing countries.