Abu Dhabi has witnessed the conclusion of the ‘Convening of Champions’ as part of the Ethics Education Fellowship Program which was composed of a two-day technical discussion, sharing and development of collaborative plans, followed by a one-day high-level segment. The program was co-hosted by the Muslim Council of Elders, the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, UNESCO, Arigatou International, KAICIID International Dialogue Centre and the Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace.
His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education of the United Arab Emirates said in a recorded speech during the program’s closing ceremony, emphasized the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach in the educational process that encourages youth to embrace common human values, pointing out the role of moral education in shaping the character of the new generations to be able to lead positive change in their communities and benefit humanity as a whole. His Excellency added that the United Arab Emirates is proud of its pioneering role in supporting and promoting moral education by embedding a culture of diversity within the educational system, incorporating values of positive citizenship, ethical sustainability, acceptance of others, and respect for cultural diversity into all curricula in the country, and launching initiatives and programs aimed at equipping students with the knowledge and personal skills that enhance their belonging to their national communities and develop their humanitarian and ethical sense.
Hon. Dr. Justin Davis Valentin, Seychelles Minister of Education also remarked, “We took the Fellowship Program very seriously and it fits very well in our strategy of promoting value-based education. We are already experiencing great results as a results of implementing the ethics education within our school curricula. I dedicate the 2024 academic year as the year for building a more united and peaceful learning environment.”
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