The articles, the opinions, the stories, the poems and the cartoons Ovi magazine covers for Tuesday September 13th, 2022 – International Chocolate Day
International Chocolate Day is about paying heed to everything related to this delightful treat that is now part of cultures all over the world. Enjoy learning about and taking part in the celebration of this day!
Education for a World Society by Rene Wadlow
The United Nations is preparing a “Transforming Education Summit” to be held in New York 17,18,19 September 2022 during the General Assembly. This is an opportunity for those involved in peace-building efforts to provide information and suggestions, especially as a major theme of the Summit is “Learning and Skills for Life, Work, and Sustainable Development.” As the preparatory text for the Summit states “Transforming education means empowering learners with knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to be resilient, adaptable and prepared for the uncertain future while contributing to human and planetary well-being and sustainable development.”
Yet there is a wide-spread awareness that the current education systems are not preparing people to meet the challenges which face the current world society: armed conflicts, human rights violations, persistent poverty, mass migrations, and the consequences of climate change. There is a feeling that society is crumbling, collapsing and is no longer creative. However, there is also a vision that education should be directed to the full development of each person and to strengthening respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Education should promote understanding, respect, and friendship among peoples. Education should promote the advancement of a culture of peace, liberty, equality, and non-violence.
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Minoan Age #poem & #painting by Nikos Laios
“On the red rocks
They danced in a circle
To the ancient days,
Lost in a smokey daze,
Swaying and leaping
Over flickering flames
Entranced under
A black velvet sky.”
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Ma-Siri & Alexa #41 #cartoon by Thanos Kalamidas
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