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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning

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Empowering countries to make lifelong learning a reality - for everyone, everywhere! Official BlueSky account of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. #LifelongLearning #ImALifelongLearner #LearningCities #Literacy

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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🔧 How can cities elevate TVET in a fast-changing world of work? Join us on 17 June 2026 for the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities webinar ‘Building pathways to opportunity – Elevating TVET in learning cities’. shorturl.at/6NjND
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
We are inviting members of the UNESCO Global Network of #LearningCities to apply to host Seventh International Conference on Learning Cities #ICLC7, taking place in June 2027. 🏙️ Theme: Learning Cities in the Age of AI - Towards Inclusive Digital Urban Futures 🔗https://tinyurl.com/3366ac93
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
From the @intreved.bsky.social archives! 📖 This article challenges resistance to comparing education systems & argues that economic perspectives are essential for meaningful international comparison. A still-relevant read on education, costs & growth. 🔗Read now: shorturl.at/5nv4V
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
How much do policymakers trust national education data - & should they? This @intreved.bsky.social article explores data quality perceptions vs. reality in 5 developing countries, revealing major gaps & clear implications for better decision-making. 📖 Read now: shorturl.at/3fd9u
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Part of International Review of Education's 70th-anniversary edition, this interview with Adama Ouane traces decades of leadership in lifelong learning. From institutional challenges to global education agendas, his reflections offer insights into IRE & UIL’s evolution. 🔗 shorturl.at/O2Lth
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
How are cities making learning for all a reality? 🌍 Join this UIL #EducationDay webinar to hear mayors share how #LearningCities are transforming education into a lifelong journey. 📅 26 January 2026 ⏰ 13:00–14:15 CET 🔗 Register now: shorturl.at/qeGcs
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Part of International Review of Education's 70th-anniversary special edition: Mejai B. M. Avoseh explores how Indigenous African lifelong learning traditions offer vital pathways for decolonization, complementing Western models & strengthening active citizenship. Read now🔗 shorturl.at/OX8FJ
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Proud to work with focal points from 155+ UNESCO Member States, collecting data to build a global picture of adult learning and education through #GRALE6. Many countries have already shared insights and we are supporting all others to join in! Learn more shorturl.at/IFQd9
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
425 cities. 91 countries. One shared vision for lifelong learning. Hosted on International #EducationDay 2026, this UIL webinar explores how #LearningCities are empowering citizens of all ages. 📅 26 January 2026 ⏰ 13:00–14:15 CET 🔗 Register now: shorturl.at/qeGcs
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Part of @intreved.bsky.social’s 70th anniversary special edition, this article traces 70 years of scholarship linking education to development in Africa, revealing how modernization theories reinforce coloniality. Read the article now🔗 shorturl.at/EX6XN
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Buenos Aires, 🇦🇷 joined the UNESCO Global Network of #LearningCities in 2025! The city focuses on foundational learning, teaching innovation & digital transformation to improve equity & learning outcomes for all ages. Learn more 🔗https://shorturl.at/2PaNQ
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Part of International Review of Education's 70th anniversary edition, Suzanne Smythe traces early IRE debates on automation & ed. technology, from post-war hopes to the rise of teaching machines & algorithmic pedagogy, raising questions about technicity & the “good life”. shorturl.at/QixZg
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Lisbon 🇵🇹 joined the UNESCO Global Network of #LearningCities in 2025! Lisbon’s #lifelonglearning vision is driven by the Lisbon City of Learning initiative, connecting citizens to 1200+ opportunities through a cross-sectoral network. 🔗https://shorturl.at/aToYd
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Part of International Review of Education's 70th anniversary edition: Mark Bray traces 70 years of educational planning, privatization & neoliberalism, exploring tensions between efficiency, equity & the common good & the roles of UNESCO, World Bank & shadow education. 🔗https://shorturl.at/oL4cc
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
UIL’s global collection of best practices in prison education features case studies from around the world that demonstrate how learning in prison supports reintegration, reduces recidivism & upholds the right to lifelong learning. Learn more 👉https://shorturl.at/djMJU
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Cairo, Egypt joined the #UNESCO Global Network of #LearningCities in 2025! The city is building an integrated #lifelonglearning system that connects formal, non-formal & informal education through digital & vocational pathways. Learn more🔗https://shorturl.at/W06NN
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Part of International Review of Education's 70th anniversary special edition: Michalinos Zembylas reviews 40+ years of peace education, from early reflections to global research, highlighting challenges and future agendas for transformative #LifelongLearning. 🔗https://shorturl.at/pHmOw
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Hanoi, Viet Nam joined the UNESCO Global Network of #LearningCities in 2025! The city focuses on digital adoption, literacy, cultural learning, and equitable technical and vocational education. Learn more 🔗 shorturl.at/vgQ2k
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Part of International Review of Education's 70th-anniversary edition, Sharon Clancy explores 7 decades of workers’ #education. From class & self-determination to state suppression & neoliberal pressure, the article reflects on education’s role in empowering workers. shorturl.at/eW8Da
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau joined the UNESCO Global Network of #LearningCities in 2025! The city advances #lifelonglearning through community-based literacy & skills training, with a vision to expand digital access & strengthen educators. 🔗https://shorturl.at/ebywr
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Learning opportunities in places of detention help build skills, confidence & pathways for successful reintegration. UIL showcases global best practices in prison education through its online collection of case studies. Discover the collection now👉https://shorturl.at/djMJU
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Expanding access to adult learning is essential for inclusion, skills development and lifelong learning for all. The #UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning supports countries to strengthen participation in adult education. Learn more 👉 shorturl.at/9Vxex
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Part of International Review of Education's 70th-anniversary special edition, this article reviews 7 decades of adult education & social movements. It highlights the critical role of grassroots education in struggles for justice. Read now 🔗 shorturl.at/VpfF0
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful 2026 from all of us at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning! Thank you for being part of this shared journey. Here’s to learning, growth and collaboration in the year ahead!
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
How can cities & communities accelerate climate & sustainability action through learning? Greening Communities: #LifelongLearning for Climate & Sustainability Action offers a practical framework for cities & communities to drive inclusive climate action. shorturl.at/CFPt3
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Charity Concert for Lifelong Learning in Crisis Regions 📅 18 Feb 2026 | Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg Join us for an evening with Nova Consonanza, for a charity concert supporting UIL in helping bring education to communities affected by crises worldwide. tinyurl.com/bdf72dt3
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Part of International Review of Education's 70th-anniversary special edition, this article traces how adult literacy concepts have evolved over seven decades—revealing tensions between holistic, lifelong & humanistic perspectives & narrower, crisis-driven approaches. Read🔗 shorturl.at/ZKoXe
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
📉 Nearly 34% of countries spend less than 1% of their education budgets on adult learning and education. Sustained investment in adult learning is critical for inclusive growth, social cohesion and resilient societies across the lifespan. Learn more about UIL’s work here 👉https://shorturl.at/9Vxex
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
739 million youth & adults worldwide still lack #literacy & numeracy skills. Literacy is a foundation for dignity, participation & #lifelonglearning. Through research, policy support & capacity development, UIL works to strengthen literacy worldwide. 👉 shorturl.at/9Vxex
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Part of International Review of Education's 70th-anniversary special edition, this article traces 7 decades of scholarship on women, gender, sexuality & intersectionality in education, highlighting the role of education in social change & the importance of solidarity. Read🔗https://shorturl.at/H0jBE
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
✨ Happy holidays! From all of us at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, we wish you peace, joy and well-being during this festive season. Thank you for being part of our shared mission to make lifelong learning accessible for everyone, everywhere.
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Part of International Review of Education's 70th-anniversary special edition, this article traces 70 years of scholarship on educational measurement—from methodological debates to global assessments—and asks how data can reflect what we truly value in education. Read now 🔗 shorturl.at/Czpx1
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Celebrate #InternationalMigrantsDay with International Review of Education's article! It gives insights into the power of media in shaping perceptions of migrants and asylum seekers, highlighting the need for critical media education in adult learning contexts. More 👉 tinyurl.com/383wwdwt
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Part of International Review of Education's 70th-anniversary edition, this article traces the role of humanistic thinking in international education through the work of the UNESCO Institute for Education & IRE—connecting post-war philosophies to today’s #lifelonglearning. 🔗https://shorturl.at/BdrDy
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Part of International Review of Education's 70th-anniversary special edition, this article traces how debates in comparative & international education have unfolded in the Journal’s pages—revealing tensions around purpose, methodology, context, coloniality & power. Read 🔗 shorturl.at/zwtNo
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
On #HumanRightsDay, let's reflect on education as a fundamental right for all, including prisoners. Explore International Review of Education's article on academic motivation among incarcerated individuals, shedding light on the factors influencing motivation levels. 👉https://tinyurl.com/54x3ujs8
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
In UNESCO #LearningCities, learning thrives at the heart of communities — in libraries, community centres, museums and homes. Today, 72 new cities from 46 countries joined the Global Network, now spanning 425 cities in 91 countries! 🔗 tinyurl.com/3fw2ut8p
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
How can #lifelonglearning become a right for all? Join us on #HumanRightsDay for the launch of UNESCO’s new report on Lifelong Learning Entitlements & insights from countries working with UIL to develop LLL policies. 📅10 Dec, 13:00 CET 🔗Register: shorturl.at/KZkKk
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
🎓 Celebrate #WorldFuturesDay by revisiting UNESCO's landmark report "Learning to be" and its enduring relevance. Explore the International Review of Education article's assessment of the report's humanistic vision and its call for the emancipation of education 👉 tinyurl.com/4bzprnfm
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
🌍 Help shape the future of adult learning! Data from Member States will inform #GRALE6, exploring how adult learning and education drives change across digitalization, climate action, economies and conflict recovery. 🔗 Learn more: shorturl.at/7HV0H
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Madina Bolly de l’UIL a eu l’honneur de présenter nos activités à S.E. Madame Véronique TOGNIFODE, Ministre des Affaires Sociales et de la Microfinance & Ministre des Enseignements Secondaire, Technique et de la Formation Professionelle Bénin. Nous nous réjouissons de renforcer notre coopération !
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
📢 How can we make lifelong learning a reality for all? Join our Unlocking the Power of #LifelongLearning webinar series to explore solutions—from digital skills for older adults to sustainable education. 📅 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/yxbxjv64 #SDG4
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
How can adult learning respond to today’s global challenges?   The Sixth Global Report on Adult Learning & Education #GRALE6 will provide answers. 🔗 Member States are invited to submit their data by 15 Dec 2025 shorturl.at/7HV0H
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
War won't stop the learning. Ukrainian cities are building pathways for resilience & growth. Iryna Shumik, DG of the Directorate of Vocational Education, Ukraine: "We cannot stop. The modern world requires constant updating of skills." tinyurl.com/3kbk48fd
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Indigenous knowledge offers transformative insights for comparative education. Elizabeth Sumida Huaman’s framework centres communities, links local & global concerns, & integrates Indigenous epistemologies into education research. Read the @intreved.bsky.social article: shorturl.at/5lqBW
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
📚 Spotlighting our publication: ‘#Family & Intergenerational #Literacy & Learning: International Perspectives’! Chapter 19 studies one family’s literacy journey through: ✍️Co-writing a book together 📱Children helping their mother learn to use a smartphone Read now: shorturl.at/38J8i
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Should comparative #education rely on history or social science? Andreas M. Kazamias examines methodological debates, clarifying how history and social science shape our understanding of education across contexts. 🔗 Read more in the International Review of Education shorturl.at/0LFTX
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Amid war, the UNESCO Learning City of Poltava ensures learning is flexible and focused on the needs of residents. Hear from Larysa, a learner from the #UNESCO Learning City of Poltava, as she reflects on her experience in a training course. tinyurl.com/3kbk48fd
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
TVET teachers are key to building resilient, inclusive and sustainable societies. 🌍 Join us tomorrow for the webinar TVET Teachers and Lifelong Learning. 📅 Date: 19 November 2025 🕐 13:00–14:00 CET 🔗 Learn more & register here: shorturl.at/1AUX0
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UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning @unescouil.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
🌱Missed the launch of our new Greening Communities Guidance? We’ve got you covered! Catch up on how #lifelonglearning can empower communities to drive climate & sustainability action. 🎥Access the launch: shorturl.at/tlLm5 📖Read the publication: shorturl.at/Uqiqj
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