The schools of the Balkans celebrated the Day of living together in peace

Students and teachers of these schools contributed to the development of learning methodology and intercultural dialogue

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Illuminated Gymnasium "Stojan Cerović", Photo: Private archive
Illuminated Gymnasium "Stojan Cerović", Photo: Private archive
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The exterior facades of six schools across the Western Balkans were lit up in blue to mark the International Day of Living Together in Peace.

The lighting is part of the "Inspire Youth for Peace" campaign, which celebrates the success of the "Supporting the Western Balkans Collective Leadership for Reconciliation: Capacity and Pace for RYCO" project.

As announced, the illuminated schools are: Gymnasium "Stojan Cerović" in Nikšić, Boarding school for children with hearing and speech impairments "11. maj" in Jagodina, Secondary School Center "Nedžad Ibrišimović" in Ilijaš, Secondary School "Isa Boletini" in Vora, Secondary School "Prenk Jakova" in Djakovica and SEPUGS "Vasil Antevski" Dren, in Skopje.

"Students and teachers of these schools are part of the RYCO family, they implemented an exchange among young people, they contributed to the development of learning methodology and intercultural dialogue and represent the idea that formal education has a role in uniting young people and supporting them in building and maintaining peace in the region," it was announced. is.

This project is supported by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, in partnership with UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF in Albania, and is being promoted through the "Inspire Youth for Peace" campaign that will be held throughout the region during May 2021.

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